This deck analyses the close to 1,700 appointments made over the past 9 years, looking at representation of women, visible minorities and Indigenous peoples, broken down by level, province and background. Given that most appointments reflect a long-term contribution, there is a gap between the population and visible minority appointments.

1. Order of Canada Diversity
Working Deck, January 2022
2013-21 Appointments
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2. Overall Diversity
Order of Canada 2013-21
13%
25%
38%
50%
Women Visible minorities Indigenous peoples
8.1%
12.6%
40.7%
4.9%
4.9%
32.9%
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

3. Order of Canada Diversity
2016 Population, 2013-20 Average, Compared to 2021
15%
30%
45%
60%
Women Visible minorities Indigenous peoples
8.1%
12.6%
40.7%
4.6%
5.2%
34.4%
4.9%
22.3%
50.9%
2016 Census 2013-20 Average 2021

4. Background De
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Some ambiguities (e.g., academic, activist)
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
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rms, crown
corporations and credit unions.
Health
All aspects of health and healthcare: science, research, delivery, pharmacy
etc.
Public service
Former politicians, government of
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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, sportcasters etc.

5. Appointments by Background
25%
50%
75%
100%
Total 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
6.7%
12.6%
4.4%
7.8%
8%
8.5%
8.3%
8.8%
10.4%
8.1%
14.1%
8.6%
12.8%
11.2%
10.9%
3.3%
8.9%
7.2%
6.7%
8.8%
20%
5.7%
9.9%
9.2%
17.4%
8.1%
7.7%
7.7%
11%
9.7%
12.6%
13.1%
11.8%
8.7%
7.5%
17.1%
14.8%
8.8%
7.3%
10.9%
10.4%
16.6%
11.3%
16.5%
12.4%
10%
14.8%
20.4%
9.8%
13.6%
9.6%
16%
12.3%
13.6%
12.9%
15.6%
13.6%
15.5%
11.6%
13.5%
18%
19%
25%
19%
32%
22%
25%
24%
29%
24%
Arts Business Health Public service Activist
Science Academic Communications Philanthropy Sport

6. Appointments by Background
2013-20 Average Compared to 2021
25%
50%
75%
100%
2013-20 2021
6.7%
8.6%
14.1%
8.7%
20%
9.6%
12.6%
11.1%
10.4%
13.9%
9.6%
13.9%
18%
24%
Arts Business Health Public service Activist
Science Academic Communications Philanthropy Sport

7. Appointments by Rank
2013-21
1,229
386
51
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Member

8. Order Diversity
Comparison by Rank—2013-20, 2021
13%
25%
38%
50%
Women 2013-20 Women 2021 VisMin 2013-20 VisMin 2021 Ind 2013-20 Ind 2021
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9. Order of Canada by Rank
1,666 Appointments 2013-21
10%
20%
30%
40%
Companion Of
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4.5%
7%
13.7%
5.1%
7%
3.9%
35.9%
31.9%
33.3%
Women Visible minorities Indigenous

10. Order Diversity—Companions
51 Appointments 2013-21
15%
30%
45%
60%
Women Visible minorities Indigenous peoples
50%
0%
0%
15.6%
0%
29.4%
0%
9.4%
37.5%
13.7%
3.9%
33.3%
Overall 2013-16 2017-20 2021

11. Order Diversity—Of
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386 Appointments 2013-21
15%
30%
45%
60%
Women Visible minorities Indigenous peoples
15.4%
23.1%
43.6%
7.8%
4.1%
38.1%
4.1%
6%
25.6%
7%
7%
31.9%
Overall 2013-16 2017-20 2021

12. Order Diversity—Members
1,229 Appointments 2013-21
15%
30%
45%
60%
Women Visible minorities Indigenous peoples
4.3%
7.5%
39.8%
5.5%
5.8%
32.2%
2.9%
4%
39.1%
4.5%
5.1%
35.9%
Overall 2013-16 2017-20 2021

13. Appointments by Province
Overall, 2013-16, 2017-20 and 2021 comparison
13%
25%
38%
50%
BC Prairies ON QC ATL North
2.2%
9.6%
17.8%
40.7%
14.8%
14.8%
1.2%
6.8%
23.1%
42.7%
14.8%
11.4%
0.8%
8%
20.4%
47.6%
11.3%
11.9%
1%
8%
22%
45%
13%
12%
Overall 2013-16 2017-20 2021

14. Order of Canada by Province
Compared to Population Census 2016
BC
Prairies
Ontario
Quebec
Atlantic
North
-13% 0% 13% 25% 38% 50%
1.9%
3%
-5.4%
2.5%
-3.5%
1.6%
0.6%
0.8%
-1.5%
6.9%
-5.3%
-1.6%
3.0%
6.6%
22.9%
38.5%
18.5%
13.1%
1.0%
7.4%
21.7%
45.2%
13.1%
11.7%
2013-20 Average 2016 Population
2013-20 Over/Under Representation 2021 Over/Under Representation

15. Andrew Grif
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th
Email: agrif
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th232@gmail.com
Twitter: @andrew_grif
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LinkedIn: andrewlgrif
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Facebook: Andrew Grif
fi
th CM
Blog: www.multiculturalmeanderings.wordpress.com
Books: lulu.com