Presentation of Vanier Medal
The Vanier Medal, managed by the Institute of Public Administration of Canada, is one of the highest forms of recognition for Canadian public administrators.
Tue, 01/17/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0002-001
"Throughout his career, David has held true to his ideals and has engendered trust wherever he has gone."
Tue, 01/17/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0002-002
Dr. David Dodge is the recipient of the 2011 Vanier Medal. This medal is awarded annually to a person who has shown distinctive leadership and has made significant contributions to the fields of public administration and public service in Canada.
Tue, 01/17/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0002-003
Dr. David Dodge showed great leadership, skill and judgement as governor of the Bank of Canada from 2001 to 2008. He was also the deputy minister of Finance from 1992 to 1997, and he served as deputy minister of Health from 1998 to 2001. In 2008, Dr. Dodge was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada.
Tue, 01/17/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0002-004
Dr. David Dodge is surrounded by Ms. Maria David-Evans and the Governor General. The Vanier Medal was created in 1962 in honour of Canada’s second Canadian-born governor general, the Right Honourable Georges P. Vanier (seen in the portrait on the wall).
Tue, 01/17/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0002-005