Buffy Sainte‑Marie Removed from Order of Canada

Summary#

The Canada Gazette published a notice that the appointment of Buffy Sainte‑Marie to the Order of Canada was terminated. The termination was effected by an ordinance signed on January 3, 2025, and the notice appeared in the Gazette on February 8, 2025.

What it does#

• Records that the appointment of Buffy Sainte‑Marie to the Order of Canada has been terminated by ordinance (signed on January 3, 2025).
• Publishes the official notice in the Canada Gazette (dated February 8, 2025) and is signed on the publication by Ken MacKillop, Secretary General of the Order of Canada.
• The notice itself does not explain the reason for the termination.

Who's affected#

• Directly: Buffy Sainte‑Marie, whose appointment to the Order of Canada was ended.
• Indirectly: people and organizations that track Canadian honours and membership lists (historians, media, cultural institutions, and members of the public interested in the Order).
• If you want more detail about why the appointment was terminated, the Gazette notice does not provide that information.

Why it matters#

• This changes the official record of who holds the Order of Canada.
• It may matter to fans, cultural institutions, and anyone citing honours or awards in biographies, news stories, or official records.
• The notice is a public, formal record but does not explain the cause of the termination.