Johnny Issaluk removed from Order of Canada

Summary#

The Canada Gazette published a notice that the appointment of Johnny Nurraq Seotatituq Issaluk to the Order of Canada was terminated by an ordinance signed by the Governor General of Canada on August 31, 2022. The notice appeared in the Gazette on October 15, 2022. The short notice does not explain why the appointment was ended.

What it does#

• Announces that the membership of Johnny Nurraq Seotatituq Issaluk in the Order of Canada has been ended.
• Records that the ending was done by an ordinance signed by the Governor General of Canada on August 31, 2022.
• Gives no reasons or further details in the published notice.

Who's affected#

• Primarily Johnny Nurraq Seotatituq Issaluk, whose appointment was terminated.
• The Order of Canada, because one member has been removed.
• It is unclear from the notice whether this action will have further effects on any organizations or communities connected to the individual.

Why it matters#

• Removal from the Order of Canada means the person is no longer a member of that national honour.
• For the public, this is a formal record that an honour was taken away, even though the Gazette notice does not explain the reasons.
• People following honours, local communities, or organizations associated with the person may be interested in the change and may seek further information elsewhere.