Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean invested 43 recipients into the Order of Canada Wednesday, including David Brown, former president and chief executive officer of the Ontario Securities Commission.

Of the recipients, 31 are members of the Order of Canada, 11 officers and one companion. Brown is now a member.

The Order of Canada recognizes Canadians for their outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.

Brown was honoured for his “enduring contributions to the development of sound regulatory policies to safeguard Canada’s capital markets.”

A corporate lawyer, Brown oversaw the transition of the OSC from a government agency to a Crown corporation, and promoted high standards of transparency and accountability for the securities industry.

Following his retirement from the OSC, he was appointed to conduct an important investigation into the RCMP pension and insurance plans.

An active volunteer, he has provided leadership to a number of organizations, including the University Health Network, in Toronto, and the Governance Leadership Council of the Ontario Hospital Association.

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