Read this story from the Globe and Mail about the BC NDP’s decision to challenge the appointment of former BC Premier Gordon Campbell to the Order of BC, as a backlash grows to the recent announcement.
“Although a number of former politicians have received the order,
those still holding public office are ineligible for appointment,
according to the law that governs the process. Nominations closed
on March 12, just days before Mr. Campbell officially vacated his seat.
The appointment was announced on Sept. 3. ‘That strikes me as out of order,’ [NDP Deputy Leader John] Horgan said.” (Sept 6, 2011)