"It all comes down to luck, so I don't think luck should necessarily be rewarded," he said. Martel attributed his success as a novelist to a great deal of good luck, along with hard work. He said he'd like to see others rewarded, rather than "another overprivileged white male," but that he plans to use the attention to highlight causes he supports in Saskatoon. "My first thought was, there were so many other people who I can think of - lesser-known groups, volunteers, who have had incredibly difficult lives," he said. 'So many other people who I can think of' His citation noted his contributions to literature as well as philanthropy. Martel, best known for his 2001 novel Life of Pi, said he loved getting awards for his books, but felt "embarrassed" by having the award attached to him personally. There can be no more than 165 living companions at any time. Martel and Sinclair were both named as companions, the highest of the honour's three levels, which also include the level of officer and member. Fifth Estate co-host Bob McKeown appointed to the Order of Canada.
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