Professor Sajeev John has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada, "For his revolutionary contributions to optical sciences, notably for his role in the development of new structures capable of harnessing the flow of light."  Officers of the Order of Canada are recognized for "national service or achievement" in any sphere of activity, and Sajeev is one of only 35 such appointments in the December 2017 list.

Details of the awards: http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=14940

The full list of appointees: https://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=17061&lan=eng