Great Big Sea’s Alan Doyle and Canadian record producer Daniel Lanois are among the 99 recipients to receive the distinguished Order of Canada in 2017.
Newfoundland folk-rocker Doyle was one of the founding members of the traditional band in 1993 and was behind some of the bands biggest hits, such as “Ordinary Day” and “When I’m Up”.
Lanois is just as accomplished, having left his mark across the music of many Canadian legends. The producer has worked with Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, and Brandon Flowers, to name just a few.
The Order of Canada is the second highest honour for merit in the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, awarded to recipients as a personal gift of Canada’s monarch.
“I am delighted to recognize these new recipients of the Order of Canada on the eve of the 150th anniversary of Confederation,” said the Governor General in a press release.
“This July 1 also marks 50 years since the creation of the Order of Canada and the first-ever list of appointments, which was released a few days later. The individuals on today’s list, just like those appointed half a century ago, are truly inspiring as they have helped to build the smarter, more caring nation that we, as Canadians, are all so proud to call ‘home’. Let us celebrate these remarkable individuals today and every day!”
Other recipients include actors Catherine O’Hara, Mike Myers and Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. The awards will be given out at a later date, and the recipients will join the nearly 7,000 people to have been invested into the Order thus far.