Sandra Irving ('74): Member of the Order of Canada

Sandra Irving ('74) became a recipient of the Order of Canada on Friday, February 12 at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presided over the Order of Canada investiture ceremony.  

The Governor General, who is chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order, bestowed the honour on 1 Companion, 7 Officers and 39 Members.

The Order of Canada was created in 1967, during Canada’s centennial year, to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Since its creation, more than 6,000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order.

Irving's citation is as follows: 

Sandra Irving, C.M.
Saint John, New Brunswick

"Sandra Irving is a community leader in Atlantic Canada. She strongly supports education through student scholarships, mentorship and exchange programs, and has been a key figure in helping Junior Achievement raise financial support for entrepreneurial business studies, which prepare the next generation for business leadership. As advisory council chair of the Royal Society of Canada, she highlighted the importance of supporting Canada’s leading scholars and researchers, and was instrumental in establishing the organization’s Atlantic chapter. She also plays an important role in supporting the business and community initiatives of Irving Oil."

Read the full release: Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony.

Photo: Sandra Irving (’74) with His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada. (Photo: MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2015)

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