Michael J. Fox has been promoted to the companion level of the Order of Canada, CTV News reports. The honour was announced on Friday, October 2, 2026, according to the outlet.
The companion level is the highest tier of the Order of Canada, the country's central system for recognising outstanding achievement and service. CTV News did not provide further details in its headline report, and no additional information about the announcement was available in the material reviewed.
Fox is a Canadian-born actor known for his work in film and television. His promotion places him among a small group of Canadians who hold the order's top rank.
What to watch next: whether the office of the Governor General, which administers Canadian honours, releases a fuller statement or citation explaining the reasons for the promotion.
