Arthur McDonald, SNOLAB scientist, made 'Companion of the Order of Canada'
CBC News | Posted: January 4, 2016 4:30 PM | Last Updated: January 4, 2016
Astrophysicist also co-winner of 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics, $3 million Breakthrough Prize
Sudbury SNOLAB astrophysicist Arthur McDonald has received another prestigious honour for his work in helping to unravel one of the mysteries of the universe: he is now a Companion of the Order of Canada.
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Governor General David Johnston made the announcement on Dec. 30, 2015, singling out 69 Canadians for their achievements.
McDonald is one of just six new "Companions to the Order of Canada," and he joins some high-profile company with the nod, including celebrated Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan and former federal cabinet minister Lloyd Axworthy.
According to the Governor General's web site, "The Order of Canada, one of our country's highest civilian honours, was established in 1967, during Canada's centennial year, to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation."
The recipients will attend a ceremony in their honour in Ottawa "at a later date".