Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 17, 2025

Pamela Joan Newall, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

Pamela Newall is an internationally recognized leader in forensic science. She has significantly impacted the field through her long-time work in the identification, development, validation and implementation of emerging DNA analysis technologies. A prolific expert witness, she helped this novel science meet the threshold of reliability, thereby enhancing Canada’s legal system.