Dr. Robert Korneluk did not set out to be a cancer researcher but it has led him to being appointed to the Order of Canada. A researcher from CHEO named to the Order of Canada. Like Korneluk, Lessard said it was a great honour and surprise to be named to the Order of Canada. Another local scientist — Dr. Vernon Burrows — was already a member of the Order of Canada but has received a promotion. Burrows is now an officer of the Order of Canada for his agricultural research on oats.

Source: CBC News December 29, 2018 21:22 UTC