Michael J. Fox promoted within Order of Canada
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Famed actor Michael J. Fox has been promoted to companion of the Order of Canada, the highest level within the order. The Order of Canada is meant to recognize people who make 'extraordinary contributions to the nation,' according to the Governor General of Canada website. Fox is also a vocal advocate in raising awareness for people living with Parkinson's disease. The actor went public with news he had Parkinson's in 1998 and is a co-founder of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. #MichaelJFox #OrderofCanada #Parkinson's #CBCNews »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/news Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcnews Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Subscribe to CBC News on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6MSjH9Bb63S9tbQa1Y Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC N
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