Actor Michael J. Fox has been promoted to that highest level of the Order of Canada, that honour was announced on 26 June 2026 alongside one slate of other appointments.
Other recipients include sports stars such as Christine Sinclair and former hockey legend Yvan Cournoyer, as well as figures from entertainment, underscoring that breadth of that order’s recognitions; Fox’s elevation reflects his long‑standing impact on Canadian culture and the arts, from his celebrated acting career to his advocacy work.