9 people from Ottawa area appointed to Order of Canada

Nine people with ties to the Ottawa area will be appointed to the Order of Canada one of the highest civilian honours the Governor General's office announced Friday.

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette will present all 125appointees with their insignia at Rideau Hall at a later date, marking the 50th anniversary of the ceremony's history, according to a news release.

The Ottawa recipients will join the ranks of previous appointees, including Wayne G. Wouters, former Privy Council clerk, The Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downieand National Arts Centre president PeterHerrndorf.

Below is a list from the Governor General's office of the Ottawa-arearecipients and their accomplishments:

Companions of the Order of Canada:

• Thomas CromwellFor his illustrious service as a Supreme Court justice, and for his leadership in improving access to justice for all Canadians.

Officersof the Order of Canada:

• Elizabeth Ann EisenhauerFor her extensive research contributions and leadership in the field of clinical cancer care in Canada.
• Brigitte HaentjensFor her contributions as an innovative theatre director and for her efforts to promote Francophone minority theatre in Canada.
• Terence Hedley MatthewsFor his exceptional achievements as a high-techentrepreneur and investor, and for his contributions to community development through charitable endeavours.
• R. Kerry RoweFor his seminal contributions to the field of geoenvironmental engineering, notably for his pioneering research in waste barrier systems.
• David SinclairFor his exceptional contributions to the field of experimental sub-atomic physics and for his leadership as a founding director of the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory project.

Members of the Order of Canada:

• RichardDicerniFor his sustained service to Canada and for his leadership as a senior public servant at the provincial and federal levels.
• Bruce KirbyFor his contributions to theworld of sailing, notably for his internationally acclaimed sailboat designs.
• Ernest SmallFor his contributions to botanical knowledge and public policy as a research scientist, notably for his work on medicinal and food crops.