Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 29, 2004
• Invested on: March 11, 2005

A caring and compassionate physician, Margaret Casey has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to patient-centered health care. As director of the North End Community Health Association Clinic, she was highly regarded for her listening skills, deep social conscience and dedication to her patients' overall well-being. Former director of Admissions for Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine, she also volunteered at medical clinics in St. Lucia and Haiti. In addition, her leadership has benefited organizations such as the Children's Aid Society of Nova Scotia and the Home of the Guardian Angel.