- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Order of Canada
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Officer of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: November 15, 2000
- Invested on: May 31, 2001
Devoted to his country, he has served at both the federal and provincial levels, and as leader of Ontario's New Democratic Party and Premier. He is currently a member of the Tribunal on Internal Trade Disputes and the Security and Intelligence Review Committee. His books, articles and lectures on political theory, industrial relations and constitutional and labour law provoke serious thought about current economic and political realities. He is also a dedicated volunteer and philanthropist who has supported leukemia research for many years.
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Companion of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: May 7, 2015
- Invested on: February 12, 2016
For his contributions to public life in Canada and for his enduring commitment to strengthening ties between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in our country.
Bob Rae is deeply engaged in advancing the public good in Canada and abroad. Insightful, diplomatic and charismatic, he is renowned for taking on some of our nation’s most complex issues and working to find resolutions. His work with First Nations communities, particularly in the area of treaty renewal, is helping to bring about reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples. He has also been sought out by governments in Kenya, Iraq and Sri Lanka for his expertise in mediation and federalism. As a parliamentarian, he was known for his eloquence, good humour and passionate commitment to good governance and consensus building throughout our country.