List of companions of the Order of Canada

Companions of the Order of Canada, the highest level of the Order of Canada, have demonstrated the highest degree of merit to Canada and humanity, on the national or international scene. Up to 15 companions are appointed each year, with a limit of 180 living companions at any given time. Companions are entitled to use the post-nominal "CC". As of September 19, 2020, there were 136 living companions (including two honorary). This list shows all of the companions, in alphabetical order, both living and deceased.

List

Name Birth year Death year Appointment date Investiture date CommentsRosalie Silberman Abella1946December 31, 2025Aga Khan IV19362025October 29, 2004June 6, 2005Honorary appointmentJohn Black Aird19231995October 21, 1992April 21, 1993Member of the Order of OntarioPierrette Alarie19212011November 15, 1995October 8, 1996Knight of the National Order of QuebecLincoln Alexander19222012April 30, 1992October 21, 1992Member of the Order of OntarioJean Victor Allard19131996June 28, 1968November 12, 1968Commander of the Order of the British EmpireGrand Officer of the National Order of QuebecStacey Ann Allaster1963June 29, 2022October 3, 2024Howard Alper1941November 27, 2020November 3, 2022Promotion within the orderDoris Anderson19212007May 1, 2002February 21, 2003Brenda Andrews1957December 30, 2015September 23, 2016Louis Applebaum19182000November 15, 1995February 15, 1996Louise Arbour1947October 25, 2007October 10, 2008Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec