GUYANESE doctor and entrepreneur, Budhendranauth Doobay is among a list of over 80 persons announced to be granted the Order of Canada.
The Order of Canada is the second highest Canadian state honour which was established in 1967 and celebrates outstanding achievements and extraordinary contributions.

A media statement from Canada’s Governor General, Mary Simon said: “The Order of Canada recognises individuals who have made positive and lasting impacts on communities here in Canada, or who have brought honour to our country abroad.”
Dr. Doobay, a retired cardiovascular surgeon, religious leader and mentor is said to be the only Guyanese to hold both the Order of Ontario and the Order of Canada.
He is hailed as a philanthropist and humanitarian, and is also the founder of the Doobay Medical and Research Centre in Guyana.

The list includes Canadian Pop-punk musician Avril Lavigne who, according to CBC, has been made a member of the order to mark her career success and work in supporting persons with serious illnesses and disabilities.
Also being inducted to the order is the former Governor of the Bank of Canada, Stephen Poloz who also served as the president and CEO of Export Development Canada.