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Bill Waiser Appointed to Order of Canada

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On Friday, June 30, 2017, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada made the announcement, including this citation:

“William Waiser, C.M., S.O.M., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, For his contributions to Canadian scholarship as Saskatchewan’s pre-eminent provincial historian.”

The Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours, recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Its motto is DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM, “They desire a better country”.

You can find the official announcement here:

https://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=16917&lan=eng

And coverage by the Star Phoenix here:

http://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/saskatchewan-historian-bill-waiser-appointed-to-order-of-canada


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