Stuart McGill appointed to Order of Canada

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Stuart McGill in biomechanics lab.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, has announced 120 new appointments to the Order of Canada including Professor Emeritus Stuart McGill of the University of Waterloo's Department of Kinesiology.

McGill was named a member of the Order of Canada, recognized for his contributions to understanding the biomechanics of the spinal column and to the development of rehabilitation programs.

Other Waterloo professors recognized included Donna Theo Strickland, cited as a companion of the Order, and Anne Innis Dagg, recognized as a member.