Companion of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: June 22, 1981
- Invested on: November 06, 1988
A poet, novelist and critic, she has long been a major cultural force in Canada and is now considered one of the country's most prominent and internationally-known literary figures. In addition to her writing, she has long been heavily involved in the feminist and writing communities as well as in Amnesty International, PEN International and in environmental protection organization. (This is a promotion within the Order).
