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Yousuf Karsh, master photographer of the 20th century

Karsh: Officer of the Order of Canada

Yousuf Karsh Order of Canada
Yousuf Karsh being awarded Companion of the Order of Canada, 1990

On this day, December 22, in 1967, Yousuf Karsh was appointed Officer of the Order of Canada.

The Order of Canada is the nation’s greatest honor. There are three levels of distinction: Member, Officer, and Companion. Companion is the highest honor and it is limited to 165 living individuals. Yousuf Karsh was elevated to Companion in 1990.

Read more on the Parks Canada website.

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