Vol. 134, No. 36 — September 2, 2000

GOVERNMENT HOUSE

MERITORIOUS SERVICE DECORATIONS

The Governor General, the Right Honourable ADRIENNE CLARKSON, on the recommendation of the Canadian Decorations Advisory Committee, has awarded the Meritorious Service Decorations (civil division) as follows:

Meritorious Service Cross
(civil division)

CLARENCE HAYWARD ANDREWS, M.S.C.
Gander, Newfoundland

Clarence Andrews has worked tirelessly to improve educational opportunities for Zambian children. After visiting a poverty-stricken village in 1997, Mr. Andrews returned to Canada and produced a 15-minute public awareness video, which he presented to numerous schools, churches and businesses. This dedicated individual successfully raised enough money to establish, later that year, the Newfoundland Agape School in Racecourse, Zambia. Thanks to his continued devotion and his fund-raising abilities, a second schoolhouse was built in 1999. The schools now offer grades one through nine and employ eight teachers for the 230 students.

Meritorious Service Cross
(civil division)

SHAE-LYNN BOURNE, M.S.C.
Chatham, Ontario

VICTOR-J KRAATZ, M.S.C.
West Vancouver, British Columbia

Since pairing up in 1991, Shae-Lynn Bourne and Victor Kraatz have graced Canadian ice dancing with their innovative programs and on-ice charisma. Their meteoric rise attests to their great technical and creative skills. In March 1999, they won, for the fourth consecutive year, the Bronze medal at the World Championships. Their courageous public stand against unfair judging practices has focussed attention on the skating association rules and, as a result, changes have been made to dance rules to make them more fair and equitable for all competitors.

Meritorious Service Cross
(civil division)

WENDY CUKIER, M.S.C.
Toronto, Ontario

HEIDI RATHJEN, M.S.C.
Montréal, Quebec

In 1990, Wendy Cukier and Heidi Rathjen founded the Coalition for Gun Control and became the driving force in the crusade to have Bill C-68 become law. Operating with limited financial resources, they provided the necessary focal point for research, strategy and fund-raising to deal with this significant public issue. Thanks to Ms. Cukier and Ms. Rathjen's energy, determination and commitment to reduce violence, the controversial proposal was kept on the legislative agenda until stricter gun control guidelines were implemented. They continue to be leaders in the gun control movement in Canada.

Meritorious Service Cross
(civil division)

LAIRD FORBES RANKIN, M.S.C.
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Executive Director of Canada's National History Society (CNHS), Laird Rankin was deeply involved in the 1996 creation and implementation of The Governor General's Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History. In addition to rewarding individual teachers for their outstanding contribution to history, the award recognizes the important role history plays in the education context. Through this endeavour, Mr. Rankin has had a dramatic influence on the preservation of our rich Canadian heritage for present and future generations.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

HEATHER ANN ACRES, M.S.M.
Flin Flon, Manitoba

In 1995, Heather Acres created the Wolf Project — a grassroots initiative that awards a statue of a howling wolf to individuals who advocate racial and cultural harmony. She worked tirelessly with a group of 150 volunteers in order to realize her dream. Awards have been presented throughout Canada, and in many other countries including the United States, Australia and South Africa. Ms. Acres' creative and innovative approach has helped raise awareness of racial issues and greatly contributes to the promotion of mutual understanding and respect.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

JEAN-PIERRE BÉNAMOU, O.B.E., M.S.M.
Tilly Seuilles, France

Jean-Pierre Bénamou, a citizen of France, was the driving force behind the rebuilding of a monument destroyed by vandals — the Canadian Memorial to the British Columbia/Algonquin Regiment — on Hill 140 in Normandy. Without financial assistance or gain, he devoted countless time and energy in order to preserve the memory of the contribution that Canadian soldiers made to the war effort in France during the Second World War. Thanks to Dr. Bénamou's determination, the Memorial was dedicated to the 4th Canadian Armoured Division on May 8, 1999.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

ALPHONSE BREAU, M.S.M.
Kirkland, Quebec

Between 1995 and 1997, Alphonse Breau was appointed the first director of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Leading a group of some 100 individuals representing 25 countries, he played a key role in the first international initiative designed to bring to justice those most responsible for the 1994 genocide. With dedication and expertise, he assumed the responsibility for all enquiries related to the Tribunal's mandate, including the enormous task of gathering all the necessary evidence. His professionalism and leadership abilities throughout this period brought great credit to himself and to Canada.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

JOHN DUNCAN CAMPBELL, M.S.M.
River Vale, New Jersey, U.S.A.

One of the world's record holders in the sport of harness racing, John Campbell was a vocal and forceful advocate for the removal of the hubrail that defines the inside of racetracks. This Canadian's determination and persistence for a safer alternative resulted in positive changes despite the fact that hubrails had been a fixture on racetracks for over 100 years. His commitment to the sport also includes many charitable sponsorships ranging from raising funds for chronically ill children, to serving on the Board of the Harness Youth Foundation. He also co-founded, in 1990, a society that finds farms for horses whose racing careers are over. Mr. Campbell is a true ambassador of the sport of harness racing.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

JESSE DAVIDSON, O.Ont., M.S.M.
London, Ontario

JOHN DAVIDSON, O.Ont., M.S.M.
London, Ontario

John Davidson and his son Jesse have contributed to the enhancement of public awareness of Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy. In 1995, John Davidson pushed Jesse in his wheelchair more than 3 300 kilometres across Ontario and raised more than one million dollars for genetic research. In April 1998, John Davidson set out alone on "Jesse's Journey — A Father's Tribute," in order to generate additional money for an endowment fund. Mr. Davidson walked 8 300 kilometres across Canada and raised an extra two million dollars. He was later appointed the first Executive Director of the Foundation for Gene and Cell Therapy, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting scientific research and public awareness of gene-based disorders.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

JAMES A. FELTHAM, M.S.M.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

James Feltham is a Professional Engineer in the federal public service. From 1987 to 1991 and from 1993 to 1997, he was Project Manager of the Northumberland Strait Crossing Project. Responsible for the design of the 12.9-kilometre Confederation Bridge linking Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick, Mr. Feltham led a team of professionals, negotiated agreements and monitored the delivery of obligations by the developer. Thanks to his expertise and leadership abilities, the longest bridge in the world opened on May 31, 1997 — bringing a new age of transportation to Atlantic Canada.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

GERDA FRIEBERG, M.S.M.
North York, Ontario

NATE LEIPCIGER, M.S.M.
North York, Ontario

Advocates for holocaust awareness, Gerda Frieberg and Nate Leipciger were the driving force behind the 1985 opening of the Toronto Holocaust Education and Memorial Centre. The Centre's mandate is to educate the public about the Holocaust and to apply the lessons of yesterday to prevent prejudice and racism today. It is visited annually by more than 25 000 students and other visitors from across Canada and abroad. Thanks to the pioneering work and continuing support of Ms. Frieberg and Mr. Leipciger, the Centre has become Ontario's catalyst in human rights education.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

CHRISTINE A. GILMORE, M.S.M.
London, Ontario

In 1988, Christine Gilmore spearheaded the creation of Future Forests of London, Partners in African Community Development and became its first administrator. This non-governmental organization assists drought- and famine-stricken Ethiopians in making the transition from emergency relief to rural community development. Since its inception, Future Forests has been involved in numerous endeavours including establishing tree nurseries, distributing seedlings, encouraging community wood lots, improving the quality of drinking water, enhancing agricultural practices and providing information on nutrition and sanitation.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

RCMP CORPORAL JOSEPH ÉTIENNE DENIS HACHÉ, M.S.M.,
Québec, Quebec

RCMP STAFF SERGEANT BERTRAND HUDON, M.S.M.
Fredericton, New Brunswick

In 1999, S/Sgt Hudon, then Sergeant, was working with the Haiti Bilateral Projet, and Cpl Haché with the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti. On March 15, they were dispatched to the site of a UN helicopter crash on a remote mountain top near Dos d'Orange. Undeterred by rain, high winds, fog, and nightly temperatures of three to five degrees Celsius, these two identification specialists persevered for three days with little protection from the elements to complete their difficult forensic task. With air transportation no longer possible, they then walked 11 hours through dangerous mountainous terrain to reach the nearest town, where ground transportation awaited them. Cpl Haché and S/Sgt Hudon exhibited professionalism and leadership skills that have established the RCMP as a key element in international peacekeeping.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

RHYS WILLIAM JONES, M.S.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba

An advocate of Aboriginal rights in Canada, Rhys Jones became, in 1986, a founding director of Native Child and Family Services of Metropolitan Toronto and, in 1989, founding co-chair of the Canadian Bar Association's Manitoba Aboriginal Law Section. A strong advocate of First Nations control over their own land, he has negotiated and helped settle many claims across the country. One of the first lawyers in Canada to devote his practice to Aboriginal law, he also taught Native Law at the University of Manitoba. Through his commitment, Mr. Jones is ensuring that Aboriginal peoples have the right to a contemporary place in Canadian life and that their contribution to the life of our nation is safeguarded.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

ELIZABETH ANN KINSELLA, M.S.M.
Ottawa, Ontario

Sister Betty Ann was the driving force behind the creation of the Youville Centre in Ottawa. Thanks to her commitment and fundraising skills, this non-profit charitable organization opened its doors in 1987. The Centre offered the first program in Canada to address the comprehensive needs for education, child care, housing and support services of young, single mothers and their children. In response to the overwhelming success of the program, and despite limited resources, Sister Betty Ann is planning the opening of a second location in the near future.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

JAMES H. KNOWLES, M.S.M.
Toronto, Ontario

Chairman of the Canada Remembers Advisory Council (Toronto), James Knowles played a leading role in the establishment of the Canadian-Netherlands Memorial Park at Groesbeek, in the Netherlands. He conceived and promoted a plan to raise money to provide a gift of Canadian trees to Holland in appreciation of the courage and hospitality of the people of that country. The five-acre landscaped and treed park is a living memorial that recognizes the 5 700 Canadians lost during the liberation of the Netherlands in the Second World War. Thanks to Mr. Knowles' exceptional leadership, organizational and fundraising abilities, the Memorial Park was unveiled in 1995 at the 50th anniversary celebrations.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

RCMP CORPORAL JOSEPH PIERRE BENOIT LEMIEUX, M.S.M.
Westmount, Quebec

On May 19, 1995, Cpl Lemieux, a member of the United Nations Civilian Police Mission (UNCIVPOL), responded, along with other RCMP members, to a complaint that three murderers from a Haitian organized gang were planning to cause trouble in Les Cayes, Haiti. One man was quickly taken into custody but the other two fled with Cpl Lemieux in pursuit. Although he was shot at twice during the hour-long foot chase in extreme heat, Cpl Lemieux managed to capture one of the suspects and then prevented a mob of angry people from attacking him. Displaying great determination and professionalism, Cpl Lemieux maintained control of the volatile situation and led the criminal unharmed to the transportation vehicle while his colleagues apprehended the third fugitive. Cpl Lemieux's actions resulted in a successful arrest without loss of life and has brought great credit to himself and to Canada.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

RCMP STAFF SERGEANT (Retired) RENÉ LEMIRE, M.S.M.
Saint-Bruno, Quebec

CHIEF INSPECTOR ROBERT ST-JEAN, M.S.M.
Brossard, Quebec

René Lemire and Robert St-Jean demonstrated a high level of professionalism as coordinators of Opération Carcajou. Created in 1995 to bring an end to the war between the Hell's Angels and the Rock Machine, the unit was formed of 75 police officers from the Quebec Provincial Police, the RCMP and the Montreal Urban Community Police, for the purpose of combatting criminalized motorcycle gangs in the province of Quebec. Following its inception, Opération Carcajou has made several raids and seized large quantities of illegal guns, explosives and drugs. The success of this operation is directly attributed to the leadership and dedication of these two individuals.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

WILLIAM A. LISHMAN, M.S.M.
Blackstock, Ontario

An ornithological and aviation breakthrough was achieved in 1988 when Mr. Lishman became the first human in history to fly a plane in formation with a flock of birds. Out of this event grew the concept that the techniques could be further developed to establish safe migratory routes for specific threatened or endangered species of waterfowl around the world. The success of the experiment with Canada geese led to the incorporation of Operation Migration as a registered charity in 1994. Mr. Lishman's story, Father Goose, published in both an adults' and children's version, has helped to create public awareness of Canadian wildlife issues.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

RCMP SERGEANT (Retired) JOSEPH GABRIEL
SIMON MARION, M.S.M.
Bramalea, Ontario

From April 1993 to October 1996, Sgt Marion took a leading role in a drug investigation known as Project Overtrick. During the investigation, Sgt Marion established contact with the suspects without the aid of an informant, a risky method that almost shut down the investigation. However, thanks to Sgt Marion's tenacity and persuasive arguments, Project Overtrick continued to fruition resulting in the arrest of seven suspects in two countries and the seizure of 75 kilograms of heroin, the largest seizure of the drug in Canadian history. The successful conclusion of this investigation would not have been possible without Sgt Marion's dedication, commitment and perseverance. His contribution has helped to curtail the flow of drugs into Canadian and foreign societies.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

GERALDINE IRIS MARSHALL, M.S.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia

After the death of her daughter in 1981, Geraldine Marshall returned to university, earned a science degree in psychiatric nursing and became the driving force behind numerous schizophrenia awareness, treatment and research endeavours. In 1988, she founded the annual Emerald Eve fundraising event, which resulted in the creation of the first-ever Research Chair in Schizophrenia at the University of British Columbia. She also established numerous parent support groups within the Vancouver community and held many educational seminars. Mrs. Marshall's efforts and determination have greatly contributed to the increased awareness of schizophrenia in Canada and abroad.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

RCMP CONSTABLE ANDREAS SEIDEMANN, M.S.M.
Eston, Saskatchewan

In July 1993, Cst Seidemann was assigned to a nine-year-old sexual molestation case. Over the next four and a half years, Cst Seidemann's determination in the pursuit of a suspect uncovered a lengthy trail encompassing a total of 55 aliases, throughout Canada and Europe. Despite limited training in Major Case Management Techniques, Cst Seidemann's tenacity resulted in locating and arresting the elusive suspect. His excellent work has been directly attributed to the successful conviction of the suspect and his designation as a dangerous offender, permanently removing him as a threat to society.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

LESLIE SHANKS, M.S.M.
Barrie, Ontario

In 1994, Leslie Shanks supervised a medical distribution and relief program for Doctors Without Borders Canada in the former Yugoslavia and in the cholera camp in Katale, Zaire. Throughout her assignment to this crisis situation, Dr. Shanks displayed outstanding professionalism and composure while ably providing comfort to those in need. She has also been active in Canada doing interviews and writing articles to raise public awareness of the medical aid provided by Doctors Without Borders. Dr. Shanks' devoted humanitarian efforts have brought credit to herself and honour to Canada.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

GARTH ALFRED TAYLOR, M.S.M.
Long Sault, Ontario

Chief of the Department of Ophthalmology at Cornwall General Hospital and Hôtel Dieu, Cornwall, Garth Taylor has used his expertise to help those with visual problems, not only in Canada but also in developing countries. He has become skilled in microscopic eye surgery and cornea transplants, and laser eye surgery, as well as special surgical instruments he has devised himself. From 1984 to 1987, he served as President of Project ORBIS Canada and is currently a board member. He is a visiting Professor of ORBSI International and a member of its International Program Advisory Council. In 1989, he became Vice-President and Co-Founder of CAN S.E.E. (Canadian Surgical Eye Expedition). Dr. Taylor is an Associate Professor of Optahthalmology at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. He often travels at his own expense to treat and to improve the visual health of patients in developing countries.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

RCMP CONSTABLE LAURIE ANNE WHITE, M.S.M.
Kitimat, British Columbia

While on duty on November 27, 1998, Cst White was shot by an assailant and her lower right leg was amputated in order to save her life. After several months of rehabilitation, she returned to active duty as a full serving member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. An advocate and role model for Canadians with disabilities, Cst White displayed great conviction and tenacity as she persevered and flourished. She became an inspirational speaker and made numerous speeches to the media as well as to women's and disabled groups. Cst White's efforts have helped to improve the self-esteem and well-being of many young Canadians with disabilities. Because of her exceptional public relations skills and her commitment to her cause, Cst White has brought great credit to Canada and the RCMP.

Meritorious Service Medal
(civil division)

GEORGE CLARKSON WILKES, M.S.M.
Hull, Quebec

George Wilkes has contributed to human rights awareness and education on a national scale. In 1984, he co-founded the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights Inc., a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and fostering awareness of the personal freedom, respect, and dignity of each individual. Leading a group of Canadian volunteers, he was the driving force behind the world's first Canadian Tribute to Human Rights Monument, which was unveiled in September 1990 in Ottawa. Mr. Wilkes continues to ensure that the monument remains a reminder of universal human rights issues, which touch us all.

LGEN (Ret'd) JAMES C. GERVAIS, C.M.M., C.D.
Deputy Secretary

[36-1-o]

NOTICE:
The format of the electronic version of this issue of the Canada Gazette was modified in order to be compatible with extensible hypertext markup language (XHTML 1.0 Strict).