Symbolic image representing the Order of Canada honour for Peter Wing and Jean Lumb

January 14, 1976, marked a historic milestone as Peter Wing (吳榮添) and Jean B. Lumb (林黃彩珍) became the first Chinese Canadians to be awarded the Order of Canada. The Order of Canada is the country's highest civilian honour, recognizing outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation. This prestigious honour recognized their exceptional contributions: Wing as Canada's first Chinese Canadian mayor (Kamloops, BC) and Lumb as a tireless community advocate who fought discriminatory laws and campaigned to save Toronto's Chinatown. Their joint investiture symbolized a significant step in national recognition for the Chinese Canadian community's achievements and impact on Canada.