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Dozens of Canadians representing the arts, sciences, sports, philanthropic and business communities have been named to the Order of Canada. Rideau Hall revealed the list today, ahead of the country’s 150th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the Order. Established in 1967, it is one of the country’s highest civilian honours and recognizes Canadians who have been high achievers in their fields, or have shown dedication or service to their community and country. “Let’s be inspired by the examples set by these remarkable Canadians and use this occasion to build a smarter and more caring country,” Gov. Gen. David Johnston said in a release.
Two former federal MPs made the list. Michael Ignatieff, one-time leader of the federal Liberal Party, is recognized for his "contributions to the advancement of knowledge as a human-rights scholar and reporter." Libby Davies, former NDP MP for Vancouver East, is honoured for her defence of social justice and "long-standing commitment to helping marginalized people."
Libby Davies, a former NDP MP and Vancouver city councillor, described the attacks on Clinton throughout the campaign as appalling and horrifying. “I don’t think in my political life I’ve ever seen such sustained, unrelenting vicious attacks on her as a woman and what that represents,” she said. She pointed out it didn’t matter what Trump said, people voted for him anyway. “If a woman had done any one of the things he had done, she would have been out,” she said. “It would not have been tolerated, yet he seemed to get away with everything and it didn’t seem to matter to people — that’s what I find really hard to get through my brain.”