Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 12, 2016
• Invested on: May 12, 2017

John McGarry, O.C.
Kingston, Ontario

For his scholarly contributions to the study of ethnic conflict and for designing governance frameworks that promote peace.

John McGarry has promoted peace and stability in regions defined by religious, ethnic or racial strife. A professor and Canada Research Chair at Queen’s University, he is the author of studies on power sharing and alternative governance systems by which some of the world’s most intractable conflicts can be addressed. Notably, his analysis of the Northern Ireland conflict contributed significantly to its successful peace process. Also an advisor to the United Nations, he has been called upon to help solve ethnic disputes in several countries.