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 ended. The termination was made by an ordinance signed by the Governor General on January 3, 2025 and published in the Gazette on February 8, 2025.

What it does#

• Announces that Buffy Sainte‑Marie is no longer listed as a member of the Order of Canada.
• States the termination was made by ordinance signed by the Governor General on January 3, 2025.
• The notice itself does not give a reason for the termination and does not describe any further consequences.

Who's affected#

• Buffy Sainte‑Marie, whose appointment to the Order of Canada was terminated.
• The Order of Canada as the honours list is changed.
• Members of the public who follow Canadian honours, and organizations or media reporting on honours.
• The Gazette notice does not make clear if any other people or groups are affected.

Why it matters#

• This is an official change to a national honour roll: Buffy Sainte‑Marie is formally removed from the Order of Canada.
• It may matter to fans, cultural institutions, and media that track honours and recognitions.
• The Gazette notice gives no explanation, so anyone wanting why this happened would need to look for further government statements or news reporting.