Deadpool and Wolverine Star Ryan Reynolds has been appointed to Canada’s highest civilian honour.
In addition to her success in acting and producing in Hollywood, the Canadian-born Reynolds has been recognized for her charitable work with Water First Education, Covenant House Vancouver and the SickKids Foundation, as well as other initiatives to support the underprivileged. Commendation of Governor-General Mary Simon.
“His far-reaching philanthropy continues to strengthen communities across the country,” reads the Order of Canada citation, which the New York City-based Reynolds received earlier this month. hollywood reporterProducer of the Year Award and said in an interview: “I’ve always been proud to be Canadian. I feel like Canada is like one of my parents. It taught me some core values, ever since I left when I was 18 or 19 These values have come in handy every week, if not every day, since I came home.
Other Order of Canada recipients include former Universal Music Canada and Bell Media executive Randy Lennox. “It is a privilege to work in the creative industry that I love. This recognition is beyond anything I could have imagined and I am honored to receive this honour,” Lennox said in a statement. THR.
The veteran Canadian music and media executive added: “None of this would be possible without the incredible artists, partners and team that I’ve had the pleasure of working with throughout my career.”
One of the latest 88 Canadians to be honored with the Order of Canada is author Maureen Jennings, author of the detective William Murdoch novel series, later adapted into a novel Murdoch Mysteries TV series starring Yannick Bisson.
Canada is also recognized as officer folk singer Heather Rankin, known for her solo work and as a member of the iconic Rankin Family Band.
