Order of Canada Investiture

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, presided at the first investiture ceremony of the Order of Canada of her mandate at Rideau Hall on Friday, November 18, 2005.

Raymond P. LeBlanc, C.M. Halifax, Nova Scotia Member of the Order of Canada Raymond LeBlanc is highly respected for his innovative approaches to eye care. Moreover, his voluntarism has benefited organizations such as the Canadian Glaucoma Society and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, presided at the first investiture ceremony of the Order of Canada of her mandate at Rideau Hall on Friday, November 18, 2005. Shania Twain, O.C. Switzerland and Timmins, Ontario Officer of the Order of Canada The rags-to-riches story of Canadian superstar Shania Twain has become legendary. Today, she enjoys enormous success, yet she remains true to her roots. Dedicated to eliminating child hunger, she supports a number of food distribution agencies like food banks and breakfast programs in schools.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, presided at the first investiture ceremony of the Order of Canada of her mandate at Rideau Hall on Friday, November 18, 2005. Hazel McCallion, C.M. Mississauga, Ontario Member of the Order of Canada Hazel McCallion’s commitment and dedication to the people of Mississauga have made her one of Canada’s best known and longest serving mayors. In addition, her annual charity golf tournament has helped to raise funds for a myriad of local, provincial and national organizations.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, presided at the first investiture ceremony of the Order of Canada of her mandate at Rideau Hall on Friday, November 18, 2005.

The Governor General is surrounded by 43 smiling recipients who were invested into the Order of Canada on November 18, 2005.