Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 9, 2019
• Invested on: November 21, 2019

Thomas Ralston Denton, C.M., O.M., C.D.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Tom Denton is a champion for Canada’s refugee and immigrant communities. For decades, he has helped hundreds of families build new lives in Canada through public and private sponsorship programs, most recently as executive director of administration at Hospitality House Refugee Ministry. A sought-after advisor, he chaired the Manitoba Immigration Council, and was one of the creators of the Winnipeg Refugee Sponsorship Assurance Program. A resolute voice for vulnerable communities, he advocates tirelessly for refugee rights and for the reduction of obstacles impeding our country’s immigration process.