Posted AT 8:45 PM EST on 02/07/08
The order's 74 other snowflakes
Dr. Henry Morgentaler's appointment to the Order of Canada has understandably but unfortunately eclipsed those of a particularly good crop of 74 other distinguished Canadians. Given that some of the angry attacks on Dr. Morgentaler have also impugned the reputation of the order, it's important to consider the quality of some of those who appear on the same list.
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