Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2018-05-11
Invested on: 2025-09-18
David I. Kent, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
David Kent has nurtured and promoted the careers of Canadian authors for over 35 years.
A prominent chief executive of leading publishing companies and a generous teacher and mentor, he is a passionate supporter of Canadian literature and is a national advocate for adult literacy and freedom of expression. A food enthusiast, he has supported culinary writers and organizations advocating the importance of Indigenous foods and regional cuisines in Canadian culture.