Words and Deeds

Investiture in the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun – Gold and Silver Star

June 18, 2024

On June 18, 2024, I was invested in the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun – Gold and Silver Star.  This great honor was bestowed on me by Japanese Ambassador to Canada, Kanji Yamanouchi, at the behest of the His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.  

See my remarks accompanying the acceptance of the honour.