Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 2024

E. Michael Perley, C.M.
Colborne, Ontario

Over the past 40 years, Michael Perley has devoted his life’s work to addressing serious environmental and health challenges. At the helm of the Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco, he advocated for tighter laws to reduce tobacco use and limit second-hand smoke. A vital and effective leader, he also spearheaded coalitions on acid rain and air pollution that led to significant legislative changes in Canada and the United States.