Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond Removed from Order of Canada
Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 157, Number 44: GOVERNMENT HOUSE
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond’s appointment to the Order of Canada was terminated at her request and with the Governor General’s approval. The termination was effected by an ordinance signed on 2023-09-26 and the notice was published in the Canada Gazette on 2023-11-04.
- Published
- November 4, 2023
- Department
- Unavailable
- Section
- TERMINATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE ORDER OF CANADA
- Comment deadline
- Unavailable
- Effective date
- September 26, 2023
- Publication part
- Part I
Summary
Summary#
This notice says that Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond is no longer a member of the Order of Canada. The change was made at her request and approved by the Governor General; the ordinance was signed on September 26, 2023 and published in the Canada Gazette on November 4, 2023.
What it does#
- Removes Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond from the Order of Canada.
- States the removal happened after her own request and with the approval of the Governor General.
- Notes the termination was made by an ordinance signed on September 26, 2023.
- The notice appeared in the Canada Gazette on November 4, 2023 and is recorded by Acting Secretary General Maia Welbourne.
Who's affected#
- Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond — the person whose appointment was ended.
- The official records and public list of the Order of Canada.
- People who follow national honours, journalists, biographers, and organizations linked to her work.
The public notice does not explain why the appointment was ended or any other consequences.
Why it matters#
This is an official change to Canada’s honours list. It removes a public honour from a named individual and updates the historical record. That can matter for how the person is described in official documents, media reports, and biographical records.
Key topics
Source: Canada Gazette