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The Hon. Anne McLellan appointed Officer of the Order of Canada

July 1, 2009


Albertans celebrate Canada Day and the recognition of one our own!


Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announces the appointment of the Hon. Anne McLellan to Officer of the Order of Canada.



"The Order of Canada is the centrepiece of Canada’s honours system and recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. The Order recognizes people in all sectors of Canadian society. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country. The Order of Canada’s motto is DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (They desire a better country)."


Citation

The Honourable A. Anne McLellan, P.C., O.C.
Edmonton, Alberta
Officer of the Order of Canada

For her leadership and dedication as a politician and law professor, and for her contributions as a community volunteer. 


Officer

Post-nominal: O.C.

Recognizes: a lifetime of achievement and merit of a high degree, especially in service to Canada or to humanity at large



July 1st, 2009 - 
Governor General announces 60 new appointments to the Order of Canada

Honours: The Order of Canada 

The Governor General 

January 17th, 2009 - Liberal Leader announces party’s national co-chairs

Parliamentarian File: the Hon. Anne McLellan

June 11th, 2009: Interview with iKNOW Politics


"I think there are times and issues where you have to stand up
and say: “I know there is a political cost to this, but I believe
that this is the right thing and we stay the course”.

 - the Honourable Anne McLellan

 

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