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    • Dr. Stephen Stohn ’66
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Hon. Leslie M. Frost

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Hon. Leslie M. Frost

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1967-1973
Lawyer, statesman,
Premier of Ontario

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Hon. Eugene Forsey receiving the Order of Canada

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Hon. Eugene Forsey

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1973-1977
Political scientist, constitutional expert, Canadian Senator

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WL Morton

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William L. Morton

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1977-1980
Historian, university professor

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Margaret Laurence

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Margaret Laurence

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1981-1983
Canadian author

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John J. Robinette poses

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John J. Robinette

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1984-1987
Constitutional
and criminal lawyer

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F. Kenneth Hare

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F. Kenneth Hare

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1988-1995
Environmental scientist, geographer, university administrator

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Mary May Simon

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Mary May Simon

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1995-1999, 2002
30th Governor General of Canada

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Peter Gzowski

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Peter John Gzowski

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1999-2002
Broadcaster and writer

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Roberta Bondar

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Roberta L. Bondar

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2003-2009
Scientist, neurologist, astronaut, photographer

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Tom Jackson

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Tom Jackson

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2009-2013
Singer, songwriter, humanitarian

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Don Tapscott

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Don Tapscott '66

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2013-2019
Leading authority on innovation, media, and the economic and social impact of technology

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Stephen Stohn '66

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2019–2026
Respected entertainment lawyer, award-winning producer, songwriter, and author.

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