COMPANION OF THE ORDER OF CANADA

Ottawa, Ontario
Rideau Hall

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, invested 3 Companions, 9 Officers and 27 Members into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. The ceremony was streamed online.

COMPANION OF THE ORDER OF CANADA

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Roberta Lynn Bondar, C.C., O.Ont.
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Image of Roberta Bondar with Order of Canada

As a scientist and environmental advocate, Roberta Bondar continues to inspire Canadians. Following her pioneering spaceflight, she remained active in international space medicine, notably leading a research team at NASA that drew connections between astronauts’ recovery from microgravity and neurological illnesses on Earth. A world-acclaimed photographer, she has demonstrated commitment to environmental sustainability through her stunning works that reconnect people to our natural world. Leading by example with the establishment of her eponymous foundation, she is a champion of education and the environment.

This is a promotion within the Order.

Motto of the Order of Canada:
DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM
“They desire a better country”

May 9 2019
CTV Northern Ontario
New honour for Dr. Roberta Bondar

May 9 2019
Craig Huckerby, SaultOnline .com
Bondar Achieves the Highest Level