A UBC professor was appointed to the Order of Canada on June 30, along with three other members of the UBC community. The Order of Canada is one of Canada’s highest civilian honours and recognizes a lifetime of achievement and contribution to society.
John Gilbert, principal and professor emeritus of the UBC College of Health Disciplines, was appointed Member of the Order of Canada for his contributions to health care as a leader in inter-professional education and practice.
UBC alumna Patricia Carney was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada for her public service as a journalist, politician and senator. Carney was an adjunct professor at UBC’s School of Community and Regional Planning from 1990 to 1999 and is currently a member of the Advisory Councils of the School of Journalism and of the Dean of Science.
UBC alumnus Frederic Jackman, and former professor Pierre Maranda were also appointed Members of the Order of Canada.
