Sardar T. Sher Singh

T. Sher Singh is a prominent  Lawyer from Guelph, Ontario, Canada. He is extremely well known in Canadian social and political circles for his media and race-relations work. He is an excellent speaker and writer.  An avid traveler, his articles appear in the Toronto Star and many other local news papers. Read one of Sher Singh's articles about a Sikh Lord in Scotland

T. Sher Singh Awarded the Order Of Canada

Mon Jan 14, 2002. Ottawa, CANADA -- 

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, today conferred the   appointment of Member of the Order of Canada on Lawyer T. Sher Singh. Ninety-five other new appointments to the   Order of Canada were announced. The new appointees include five   Companions (C.C.), 29 Officers (O.C.) and 62 Members (C.M.).

These   new appointments to the Order of Canada are in effect as of October   18, 2001.  The Order of Canada recognizes people who have made a difference to   the country. From local citizens to national and international   personalities, all Canadians are eligible for the Order of Canada,   the country's highest honour for lifetime achievement.

Three   different levels of membership honour people whose accomplishments   vary in degree and scope: Companion, Officer and Member.  The citation noted that T. Sher Singh, of Guelph, Ontario, "has   demonstrated through his vast record of public service how a vibrant   multicultural landscape serves to enrich our nation.

A prominent   member of the Sikh-Canadian community, he is an advocate for the   importance of positive race relations and interactive dialogue among   members of different religions."  "He is an articulate spokesperson who has appeared frequently as a   panel member on Vision TV. He has become a symbol of the importance   of mediation, listening and understanding as tools to bridge   different segments of our society," continued the citation. 

The Order of Canada was established in 1967 to recognize outstanding   achievement and service in various fields of human endeavour.   Appointments are made on the recommendation of an Advisory Council,   chaired by the Chief Justice of Canada. The Governor General is the   Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order. 

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