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U of T ties among national honourees
The December 2025 Order of Canada appointments recognize university community members working in law, medicine, education and the arts.
Order of Canada medals.Photo: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall, OSGG-BSGG
The context
Where the work begins
Members of the U of T community were among 80 people appointed to or promoted within the Order of Canada on December 31, 2025. Retired Supreme Court justices Rosalie Abella and Michael Moldaver were named Companions. Lung transplant surgeon Shaf Keshavjee was promoted to the same rank.
The takeaway
What follows
The list also includes epidemiologist Allison McGeer, recognized for outbreak response, and John Willinsky, whose publishing work expands public access to research. Children's author Elizabeth MacLeod was named a Member, as was nursing leader Michael Villeneuve. Raffi Cavoukian was promoted to Companion for work supporting children's rights and well-being through music.
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U of T ties among national honourees
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