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UPEI president honoured with Order of Canada

Last Updated: Friday, November 6, 2009 | 8:07 AM AT

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Wade MacLauchlan, president of the University of Prince Edward Island, was presented with Canada's highest honour Thursday.

MacLauchlan joined 34 other Order of Canada recipients at Rideau Hall to be invested by Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean. He was cited for his ability to bring innovative projects to UPEI, including a new National Research Council institute.

Also presented with the order Thursday was professional golfer Mike Weir. Former New Brunswick premier Frank McKenna and Peter Mansbridge, chief correspondent for CBC News and anchor of The National, were both made officers of the order.

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