Former premier of New Brunswick Frank McKenna is awarded the rank of Officer in the Order of Canada by Governor General Michaelle Jean at Rideau Hall in Ottawa November 5, 2009. The award recognizes outstanding achievement and service in various fields of human endeavour and is the country's highest honor for lifetime achievement. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 27 months ago

Former premier of New Brunswick Frank McKenna is awarded the rank of Officer in the Order of Canada by Governor General Michaelle Jean at Rideau Hall in Ottawa November 5, 2009. The award recognizes outstanding achievement and service in various fields of human endeavour and is the country's highest honor for lifetime achievement.

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