The highest award bestowed by the Canadian Government upon its citizens is the “Order of Canada”.

Amongst the few selected people, Ben Weider received the high award as “Officer of the Order of Canada”.  This was presented by Her Excellency, the Right Honorable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada.

We are pleased to post a letter by the Right Honorable Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Stephen Harper, and a photo of Ben Weider, together with Her Excellency, the Right Honorable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada.  You will note that Ben Weider is wearing the Order of Canada medal.