Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 25, 2007
- Invested on: April 11, 2008
With her determination, exceptional administrative skills and renowned compassion, Margaret Smith forever altered the delivery of health care and social services in northern Ontario. She headed nursing programs, hospitals and other health care organizations, and was known for her groundbreaking initiatives. Among her many accomplishments, she founded an addiction treatment program that became a model for both the province and the nation. She served as a trusted advisor to the provincial government, and her breadth of vision continues to be recognized and celebrated to this day.