By Rosalind Russell – An Elliot Lake lawyer who was instrumental in changing the law and the recognition of the 2SLGBTQI+ community will be receiving the Order of Canada.
Roy Douglas (Doug) Elliott will be travelling to Ottawa’s Rideau Hall to be appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada.
The citation reads as follows … Douglas Elliott has striven to advance and protect 2SLGBTQI+ rights under Canadian law.
He is recognized for his involvement in landmark constitutional cases and class actions, notably serving as lead counsel in the LGBT Purge class action.
He is also an experienced leader and volunteer with professional and non-profit organizations.
Elliott says he is elated but also humbled with the honour, which was established in 1967, with more than 8,000 Canadians being appointed to the country’s highest order.
He is especially pleased to be the first person from Elliot Lake to receive the honour, which will be presented at an investiture ceremony soon.
Photo: 1. Photo of Doug Elliott provided
2. Order of Canada Medal – Government of Canada
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