# Canada Joins US in Honoring Michael J. Fox

> Michael J. Fox becomes Canada's third person to receive both country's highest civilian honors after decades of Parkinson's advocacy.
- Title: Canada Joins US in Honoring Michael J. Fox · Nationalpost
- Summary: Michael J. Fox becomes Canada's third person to receive both country's highest civilian honors after decades of Parkinson's advocacy. Michael J. Fox received…
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/opinion/canada-joins-u-s-in-giving-michael-j-fox-its-highest-civilian-decoration
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## Michael J. Fox Receives Honors
Actor Michael J. Fox won Canada's highest civilian honor and the US Presidential Medal of Freedom within two years.
## Rare Dual Honors
Fox is the third Canadian to receive both country's top non-military decorations, a feat achieved only three times before.
## Rideau Hall Ceremony
Fox was invested as a Companion of the Order of Canada at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.
## Parkinson's Advocacy
Fox has advocated for Parkinson's research for over three decades since noticing symptoms in 1990.
## Foundation Impact
The Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation has raised an estimated US$3 billion for Parkinson's research since 2000.
## Historic Recognition
Fox becomes the third Canadian to win both country's highest civilian honors after decades of Parkinson's advocacy.
## Key takeaway

Michael J. Fox received Canada's highest civilian honor and the US Presidential Medal of Freedom for his Parkinson's research advocacy.