By Sean Previl
Avril Lavigne and Stephen Poloz are two of the newest inductees who will be appointed to one of the highest civilian honors available in the country—the Order of Canada. This distinction recognizes outstanding achievement and service to the nation by availing entities that have made remarkable improvements to life in Canadian society. Singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne was awarded for her efforts and contributions to the music industry and for her Lyme disease awareness advocacy.
First making waves in the music scene in 2000, Lavigne genuinely made her fans look up with admiration due to her powerful voice and very strong lyrics. Aside from music, Avril has increasingly become vocal about health issues as she shines a light on the struggles that people affected by Lyme disease deal with. Former Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz was honored for leadership in economic policy and his many contributions to change in the financial landscape for Canada.
The years of 2013 to 2020 saw Poloz at the helm while leading the bank through an era of economic uncertainty and working on policies to foster growth and stability. Their induction into the Order of Canada underlines their various impacts on Canadian culture and society. Both Avril Lavigne and Mark Poloz have left their mark for eternity in their respective fields, leaving an imprint on not just the industries but also the community at large through their commitment and success. The Order of Canada, instituted in 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, gives recognition to those Canadians who are from any walk of life and have made some difference or enhanced the lives of other people in the country.
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This induction is held as evidence of the recipients’ commitment to excellence and service, reflecting the huge and different talents and contributions that hallmark Canada’s national identity. As Avril Lavigne and Stephen Poloz join the list of the most prestigious memberships in the Order of Canada, they continue inspiring and uplifting through their continuous work and commitment toward the predispositions they have. Their recognition has reminded one of the power of persons in making or adding to the fabric of Canadian society in such a way that one’s memory is retained for generations to come.
