UBC faculty of medicine community members Drs. John Allan Cairns, Lindsay Machan, Dan Poenaru and Jack Edward Taunton were recently appointed to the Order of Canada.
Considered one of the country’s highest honours, the Order of Canada recognizes individuals who have enriched the lives of others and made extraordinary contributions to Canadian society.
The latest appointments were announced June 27 by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. Drs. Cairns, Machan, Poenaru and Tauntonare among five UBC community members being inducted.
“The Order of Canada recognizes individuals who have made positive and lasting impacts on communities here in Canada or who have brought honour to our country abroad,” said Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. “As we progress towards an Order that is reflective of Canada’s full diversity, I encourage all Canadians to nominate individuals who inspire them, from all walks of life and backgrounds. Congratulations to the new appointees and thank you to the nominators who cast a spotlight on their achievement, purpose and exceptional talent.”
