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Order of Canada goes to advocates, athletes, scientists and Deadpool

  • Ashley Joannou

    Ashley Joannou

  • Canadian Press

  • December 18, 2024

Governor General Mary Simon, right, applauds founder and co-chair Diane Pitre, centre, and co-chair Todd Ross of Rainbow Veterans of Canada following the unveiling of a heraldic badge, Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. More than 40 years after being told she was a threat to Canada because of her sexuality, Diane Pitre is being given one of the country's top honours. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld