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The Order of Canada (French: Ordre du Canada) is a Canadian state order and the second-highest honour for merit in the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, after the Order of Merit.
The Order of Canada is how our country honours people who make extraordinary contributions to the nation. Since its creation in 1967—Canada’s centennial year—more than 7 600 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order.
Companions of the Order of Canada, the highest level of the Order of Canada, have demonstrated the highest degree of merit to Canada and humanity, on the national or international scene. Up to 15 companions are appointed each year, [1] with a limit of 180 living companions at any given time. [2]
The Order of Canada is a Canadian honors system founded in July 1967 by Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the Canadian Confederation’s centennial. More than 7,000 people have been invested into the order since its establishment.
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has announced 83 appointments to the Order of Canada — a list that includes doctors, activists, artists and economists. Simon's office announced one new companion — the...
The Order of Canada, the highest level of distinction in the Canadian Honours System, was established on 1 July 1967, the 100th anniversary of Confederation.
The Governor General has announced 78 new appointments to the Order of Canada — a list that includes activists, authors, artists, Indigenous leaders and other accomplished Canadians.
The insignia of the Order is a stylized snowflake of six points, with a red annulus at its centre which bears a stylized maple leaf circumscribed with the motto of the Order: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM–Latin for “They desire a better country”. The annulus is surmounted by the Royal Crown.
The Order of Canada (French: Ordre du Canada) is the country's second highest civilian honour for merit and is administered by the governor general-in-Council, on behalf of the monarch of Canada. [43]
From community volunteers to scientists, actors, members of the military, scholars and even your next-door neighbours, all Canadians are eligible to be appointed to the Order of Canada.