Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 8, 2003
• Invested on: October 24, 2003

In 1922, students and faculty of the University of British Columbia marched seven miles through the streets of Vancouver to deliver petitions to the legislature building, to convince the government to complete the university's construction. Harriet Winspear's participation in this historic event was a precursor of what this great social activist would go on to accomplish. To this day, she remains committed to creating opportunities for learning. Benefactor to the universities of British Columbia and Alberta , to the Human Rights Institute of Canada and to a host of non-profit organizations, she is known for her ability to bring out the best in others.