Companion of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: May 19, 2022
- Invested on: November 03, 2022
Peter Howard Russell, C.C.
Toronto, Ontario
Canada’s most respected political scientist Peter Russell has shaped society through his sustained engagement and seminal work. Professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, this prolific author has re-examined the evolution and patriation of our country’s Constitution, changing the conversation on Canada’s origins and nature. Through his long-standing scholarship, he has helped Canadians better understand and appreciate our shared culture, history and collective future. Revered for his expertise, he has been sought out by foreign governments with respect to constitutional reform, judicial systems, and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
This is a promotion within the Order.