Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Gov. Gen Mary Simon announced a total of 99 new appointments and promotions on Dec. 29. They include: Ron Deibert, a professor in the department of political science in the Faculty of Arts & Science and the director of the Citizen Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy; Eva Grunfeld, physician and professor in the department of family and community medicine in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine; and Faculty of Law alumnus Martin F. Katz (LLB 1984), founder and president of Prospero Pictures.

A trend-setter in Canadian film, Katz, a special lecturer in intellectual property law at U of T, was named a Member for "his contributions to the Canadian film, television and media industries, as a producer and leading innovator." Katz is the founder and president of Prospero Pictures, and his work has been nominated for Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.

Read the full list of U of T community members recognized with the Order of Canada

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