Kent Roach appointed to the Order of Canada

January 5, 2016

Cross-appointed faculty member Kent Roach (Law) has been appointed to the Order of Canada for “his steadfast defence of the rights of Canadians, both as a scholar and as a litigator.” Other members newly named to the order this year included University of Toronto President Meric Gertler along with faculty members Brenda Andrews (Molecular Genetics), Frances Shepherd (Medicine) and George Baird (Architecture). Established in 1967, the Order recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. The full U of T News article is available here.