Ostry Promoted Within the Order of Canada

[FiveParadox]

Yesterday, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., the Governor General of Canada, presented the insignia for the Companion of the Order of Canada to Bernard Ostry, C.C. (however, the promotion within the Order of Canada has been effective since November 17 of last year).

Mr. Ostry was promoted within the Order due to his tireless work in helping to develop Canadian cultural and social policies. He is the former Chair and Chief Executive Officer of TVOntario. His creative take on the realms of multiculturalism and broadcasting have, and are going to continue to have, an impact on Canada and its people. Cultural and artistic institutions continue to benefit from his advice and counsel (such as the Royal Ontario Museum and the International Institute of Communications).

Governor General of Canada[/color]:]The Order of Canada was established in 1967 to recognize outstanding achievement and service in various fields of human endeavour. It is our country's highest honour for lifetime achievement.

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Appointments are made on the recommendation of an advisory council, chaired by the Chief Justice of Canada. The Governor General is the Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order.

Membership in the Advisory Council reflects the diversity and excellence in Canadian society. Certain Advisory Council members are appointed by virtue of their office; others are appointed to the Council for a fixed term to achieve a balanced representation of the various regions of the country.

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I would congratulate Mr. Ostry on his promotion within the order — as a Companion of the Order of Canada, he now has the highest rank of achievement possible in Canada, and we should be quite proud to have proof that such amazing citizens exist in this nation; through the Order, we have an opportunity to celebrate their contributions and accomplishments, and we should seize such opportunities to do so.

During a time where so many are searching for the elusive "Canadian culture", we should be proud and excited to have persons so dedicated to their country and this search as are Bernard Ostry, and we should continue to encourage such endeavours, and to launch our own journeys and missions to that end. Contributions to our culture, perhaps more than anything else, are deserving of promotions to Companion.

I commend Bernard Ostry for his service to Canada.

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1. Click here for the Web site of the Governor General of Canada.

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Sure TVOntario is a class act.

 

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