Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 14, 2023
• Invested on: May 02, 2024

Peter Pearson, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec

For more than 50 years, Peter Pearson made indelible marks on Canadian film and television as a filmmaker, writer and public servant. His pictures The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar and Paperback Hero are landmarks in Canadian cinema. Collaborating with luminaries, he championed the Canadian film industry, led key organizations and revitalized Telefilm Canada, by financing significant local films and enhancing both English- and French-speaking television sectors.