Introduced to mark the ascension of King Charles III on May 6, 2023, the Coronation Medal recognizes significant contributions, whether in public service, arts, education, science, or other areas that have advanced Canadian society or brought international recognition to the country. The recipients exemplify the spirit of dedication and commitment to both their communities and broader Canadian society. It is the first Canadian commemorative medal to mark a coronation.
Will Kymlicka – Nominated by Universities Canada. Dr. Kymlicka is a professor in the Department of Philosophy and former Canada Research Chair in Political Philosophy. His research explores democracy, diversity, and social justice in multicultural societies. Dr. Kymlicka is the co-director of the CIFAR program Boundaries, Membership, and Belonging which is exploring how the boundaries of social and political membership are drawn in the contemporary world and whether we can re-draw these boundaries in a way that is more inclusive without losing solidarity and the possibility of collective action. He has earned other prestigious honours such as the SSHRC Gold Medal, Pierre Chauveau Medal, and an appointment to the Order of Canada.
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