Order of Canada
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| Order of Canada | |
|---|---|
| 200px Ribbon of the Order of Canada | |
| Awarded by Monarch of Canada | |
| Type | National order |
| Motto | Desiderantes meliorem patriam ("They desire a better country") |
| Eligibility | Canadian citizens, foreigners |
| Awarded for | Outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | Charles III |
| Chancellor | Governor General of Canada |
| Principal Companion | Governor General of Canada |
| Grades | Companion (CC), Officer (OC), Member (CM) |
| Statistics | |
| First induction | 1967 |
| Total inductees | 7,000+ |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Military Merit |
| Next (lower) | Order of Merit of the Police Forces |
The Order of Canada (French: Ordre du Canada
) is a national order within the Canadian honours system. Established in 1967 by Queen Elizabeth II, it recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation. The order's motto is Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which translates to "They desire a better country."
History[edit | edit source]
The Order of Canada was created on July 1, 1967, during the Canadian Centennial celebrations, to recognize the contributions of Canadians from all walks of life. The order was established by Letters Patent signed by Queen Elizabeth II.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The Order of Canada is divided into three grades:
Insignia[edit | edit source]
The insignia of the Order of Canada is a stylized snowflake, a symbol of the Canadian winter. The badge is worn with a ribbon, which is white with red edges.
Eligibility and Appointment[edit | edit source]
The Order of Canada is open to both Canadian citizens and foreigners. Appointments are made by the Governor General of Canada on the advice of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada. The council reviews nominations and makes recommendations for appointments.
Notable Recipients[edit | edit source]
Many prominent Canadians have been appointed to the Order of Canada, including artists, scientists, politicians, and philanthropists. Some notable recipients include Terry Fox, Margaret Atwood, and Wayne Gretzky.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Canadian honours system
- Governor General of Canada
- Order of Military Merit (Canada)
- Order of Merit of the Police Forces
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
| Awards of valour | |
|---|---|
| National orders | |
| Dynastic orders | |
| Provincial orders | |
| Territorial orders | |
| Other decorations and medals | |
| Canadian honours lists | |
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