Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 22, 2019
• Invested on: November 17, 2022

John J. Clague, O.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia

John Clague is Canada’s pre-eminent authority in quaternary and environmental earth sciences. A professor at Simon Fraser University, he has surveyed the last two million years of earth’s geological history and laid bare the mysteries beneath the surface. Also an expert in natural hazards, he has translated his scientific knowledge into enhanced guidelines to improve emergency preparedness and ensure public safety against such geological risks as earthquakes and coastal flooding. A beloved mentor to generations of students, he has influenced scientists around the world through his groundbreaking research.