Couldn’t happen to a better group of guys. Check out the band’s reaction here…

This is from the Governor General’s Office:

Rob Baker, C.M., Gord Downie, C.M., Johnny Fay, C.M.,
Paul Langlois, C.M., and Gord Sinclair, C.M.
Kingston and Toronto, Ontario
Members of the Order of Canada

For their contribution to Canadian music and for their support of various social and environmental causes.

About the Order of Canada
Created in 1967, the Order of Canada, one of our country’s highest civilian honours, recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Close to 7?000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order in the last 50 years. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and have taken to heart the motto of the Order: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (“They desire a better country”). Appointments are made by the governor general on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada. Throughout the year, the Order of Canada’s 50th anniversary will be celebrated through a host of special initiatives and partnerships