In a career spanning 60 years, Eugène Tassé has built a flourishing business founded on a strong work ethic and respect for others. A fervent defender of the entrepreneurial spirit and a firm believer in community engagement, his philanthropic approach has always been aimed at guiding others on their road to prosperity.
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As an author, strategist, columnist, educator and senator, Hugh Segal has devoted his energy and wit to furthering the common good for more than 30 years. In the process, he has provided insightful advice and informed commentary on public affairs, immeasurably enhancing the quality of Canada’s policy debates and defining excellence in public service.
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With an extraordinary political and diplomatic career characterized by a profound love for his country and for democratic principles, Ambassador Heraldo Muñoz is highly regarded as an extraordinary negotiator and a consensus builder. He is an acclaimed author of several books, including his most recent work entitled The Dictator's Shadow: Life Under Augusto Pinochet.
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Described as an “inspiring and influential model of Canadian values in the international community,” Carolyn McAskie has had in illustrious career with the United Nations, having served in various capacities including Assistant Secretary General for Peacebuilding Support.  Prior to her appointment with the United Nations, Ms. McAskie had a distinguished career with the Federal Government of Canada as a senior executive. She has earned a reputation as an effective international diplomat and...
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An unflinching advocate of human rights, Catharine MacKinnon has devoted her astounding intellectual resources to women’s equality rights, pioneering legal arguments against sexual harassment and genocidal sexual assault, and helped shape jurisprudence on hate speech and pornography. In the process, she has become one of the most widely cited and influential legal scholars in the English world.
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The first Nobel Prize winner of Taiwanese origin, chemist Yuan T. Lee pursued scientific knowledge that promised a better standard of living for his fellow Taiwanese citizens. He has since used his considerable influence and prestige to better the life of the Taiwanese people by furthering the cause of democracy and improving the education system.
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A proud alumnus of the University of Ottawa with 25 years of engineering experience, Ir Gan Thian Leong is managing director of the Brunsfield Group. He has helped propel the company into one of the most well-managed and efficient companies in Malaysia, an accomplishment that has garnered awards including a Best Employers in Asia (Malaysia) award.
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Cassie Campbell is the longest-serving captain of a Canadian national hockey team. As captain, she led her teammates to 21 medal wins, and she is widely credited with helping to grow the sport of women’s hockey in Canada. She continues to break barriers, advocate on behalf of sport and devote herself to a variety of community-building activities, inspiring perseverance and dedication to excellence in others.
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Alan Bernstein, OC, PhD, FRSC Internationally renowned and award-winning researcher Dr. Alan Bernstein is the executive director of the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise, an international alliance committed to accelerating the development of an HIV vaccine. After completing postdoctoral work in London, Dr. Bernstein worked for the Ontario Cancer Institute and the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute eventually becoming its director of research from 1994 to 2000. He served as the founding president...
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The tireless crusade and compelling voice of Sheila Watt-Cloutier have galvanized citizens and governments around the world to wake up to the clear and immediate human impacts of climate change. Her activism has challenged power, promoted dialogue, and changed policies to the benefit of Arctic peoples and the planet we all share.
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