Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: December 13, 2017
• Invested on: January 24, 2018

Ahmet Fuad Sahin, C.M.
Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario

Fuad Sahin is a foundational figure in Canada’s Muslim community. A proud Canadian, he possesses a profound love for the country that has been his home since the 1950s. He is known for establishing several religious and humanitarian organizations, notably the Council of Muslim Communities of Canada and the International Development and Relief Foundation. Guided by the principles of openness and tolerance, he has supported the leadership of women within the faith, and nurtured mutual understanding between Muslim communities and with the broader Canadian population.