Championing the Connection of Community & Regiment

HCol Sally Horsfall Eaton, CM, CD

Sally Horsfall Eaton was appointed Honorary Colonel of The Queen's York Rangers in 2020 and served until 2025.

Sally Horsfall Eaton has had a far-reaching impact on Canadian society for more than 50 years. She has worked extensively in the non-profit, education and health-care sectors, notably as the founding CEO of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, which she led from 1982 to 1993. She was also founding CEO of the Canadian Hearing Foundation and a steadfast advocate for people with disabilities.

She became the first Chancellor of an Ontario college when appointed to the position at George Brown College in 2012, later becoming Chancellor Emeritus. She also held several senior honorary appointments with the Canadian Army Reserve, including Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of 709 (Toronto) Communication Regiment from 1996 to 2003 and Honorary Colonel of 32 Signal Regiment from 2003 to 2014. She was a member of the Executive Committee of the National Honorary Colonels Council.

Throughout her career, Horsfall Eaton has contributed her time, expertise and resources to numerous charitable, educational and community organizations. She has served on the boards and advisory bodies of organizations including St. John's Rehabilitation Hospital, McMaster University, Green Shield Canada and the Centre for Studies of Children at Risk, and chaired the Advisory Board on the Voluntary Sector for the Premier's Office in Ontario.

Her many honours include appointment to the Order of Canada, the Canadian Forces Decoration, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree. She is also a Serving Sister of the Order of St. John.

She continues to contribute to philanthropic organizations and serves as President of Sky Blue Marlin Corp. and Trustee of The John C. and Sally Horsfall Eaton Foundation.