Order of Canada 2013-20 Appointment Diversity
- 1. Order of Canada Diversity
Working Deck, December 2020
2013-20
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- 2. Overall Diversity
Order of Canada 2013-20
13%
25%
38%
50%
Women Visible minorities Indigenous peoples
5.1%
7.4%
33.7%
4.1%4%
30.1%
Total 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
- 3. Order of Canada Diversity
2013-20 Compared to 2020
10%
20%
30%
40%
Women Visible minorities Indigenous peoples
5.1%
7.4%
33.7%
4.7%5.1%
34.3%
2013-20 Total 2020
- 4. Order of Canada by Province
Compared to Population Census 2016
BC
Prairies
Ontario
Quebec
Atlantic
North
-13% 0% 13% 25% 38% 50%
0.7%
0.8%
-1.4%
6.9%
-5.3%
-1.6%
3.0%
6.6%
22.9%
38.5%
18.5%
13.1%
1.0%
7.4%
21.8%
45.1%
13.1%
11.6%
2013-20 2016 Population 2013-20 Over/Under Representation
- 6. Background De
fi
nitions
Background Description
Arts
Creators and performers, as well as promoters of the arts. A broad
interpretation of the arts is used, including designers.
Business
Business also includes lawyers who have established legal
fi
rms, crown
corporations and credit unions.
Health
All aspects of health and healthcare: science, research, delivery, pharmacy
etc.
Public service
Former politicians, government of
fi
cials, as well of those who have
contributed to public policy.
Activist
Advocates and activists. Lawyers whose main focus is on societal change
are categorized as activists.
Science All sciences including math. Health science categorized under health
Academic
All non-science, non-health areas of study and research, mainly social
sciences. Includes university administrators.
Communications
Journalists and others whose prime focus is on imparting information and
knowledge.
Philanthropy
Those whose focus has been on lifelong giving and fundraising. Former
business people are categorized in business.
Sport Athletes, coaches, sports casters etc.
- 7. Appointments by Background
25%
50%
75%
100%
Total 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
12.6%4.4%
7.8%
8%
8.5%
8.3%8.8%
10.4%
8.1%
8.6%12.8%
11.2%
10.9%
3.3%
8.9%7.2%
6.7%
8.8%
5.7%
9.9%
9.2%
17.4%
8.1%
7.7%7.7%
11%
9.7%
13.1%
11.8%8.7%
7.5%
17.1%
14.8%
8.8%
7.3%
10.9%
16.6%11.3%
16.5%
12.4%
10%
14.8%
20.4%
9.8%13.6%
16%
12.3%
13.6%
12.9%
15.6%13.6%15.5%
11.6%
13.5%
19%
25%
19%
32%
22%25%24%
29%
24%
Arts Business Health Public service Activist
Science Academic Communications Philanthropy Sport
- 8. Appointments by Background
2013-20 Total Compared to 2020
25%
50%
75%
100%
2013-20 2020
12.6%
8.3%
8.6%8.6%
5.7%9.5%
13.1%11%
16.6%13.7%
16%
13.7%
19%
24%
Arts Business Health Public service Activist
Science Academic Communications Philanthropy Sport
- 18. Order of Canada by Rank
1,535 Appointments 2013-20
10%
20%
30%
40%
Companion Of
fi
cer Member
4.5%
6.1%
12.2%
4.9%5.2%
4.1%
35.6%
30.5%
34.7%
Women Visible minorities Indigenous