Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2015
• Invested on: November 17, 2016

Rohinton Mistry, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Member of the Order of Canada

For his acclaimed work as an author of international renown.

Rohinton Mistry is one of Canada’s most renowned authors. His works have garnered numerous awards, including the prestigious Giller Prize and the Neustadt International Prize for Literature, and have been translated into over 30 languages. His novels and stories, often peopled by the most vulnerable in society, create a fictional universe that resonates widely because of its distinct ability to provide insight into complex social contexts and tensions without losing sight of the humanity of the characters. His writings remind us that neither community nor society is possible without kindness and compassion.