Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 4, 2009
• Invested on: September 03, 2010

Margaret Lyons has played a pioneering role for women in Canadian broadcasting. As the first female head of current affairs at CBC radio, she oversaw the genesis of programs such as "Quirks and Quarks," "As It Happens" and "This Country in the Morning." She went on to become the first female director of the AM radio channel and the first female vice-president of the entire English radio network. Proud of her heritage, she has shared her love of Japanese language and culture within her numerous volunteer positions, which include roles with the Canadian Association of Japanese Language Educators, the McMaster University Senate, Mackenzie House, and Ontario Heritage Connection.