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Membership in the Order of Canada is Canada's highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Order's motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam meaning "desiring a better country." Created in 1967, the Order was established to recognize the lifetime contributions made by Canadians who made a major difference to Canada. The Order also recognizes efforts made by non-Canadians who have made the world better by their actions. Musicians, politicians, artists, TV stars, benefactors, and many more have been accepted into the Order. The Queen of Canada, Queen Elizabeth II, is Sovereign of the Order and the serving Governor General of Canada is its Chancellor and Principal Companion. Since 1967, 5053 people have been appointed to the Order of Canada. ^[1] Seal for the Order of Canada. ... A civilian is a person who is not a member of a military. ... This article concerns British and Commonwealth orders and decorations awarded by the British Sovereign. ... 1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a Commonwealth Realm with Queen Elizabeth II as its reigning monarch and head of state. ... Controversy Things have not always been perfect for Elizabeth II as Queen of Canada. ... The Governor General of Canada (French: Gouverneur gÃ©nÃ©ral or Gouverneure gÃ©nÃ©rale) is the representative of the Canadian monarch. ...

1 Creation
2 Grades
3 Insignia
4 Eligibility
- 4.1 Removal
5 Advisory Council
6 Appointments
7 Provincial and territorial orders
8 Notes
9 Futher Reading
10 External links

Creation

The Queen of Canada, Queen Elizabeth II, Sovereign of the Order.

The Order of Canada was instituted on April 17, 1967, by Prime Minister Lester Pearson. Pearson created the Order to recognize exemplary achievement and service to Canadians and to humanity at large. The first members were appointed on 1 July 1967, the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Dominion of Canada. The creation of the Order was the beginning of the establishment of the Canadian Honours System, a system of awards and decorations to be bestowed onto Canadians and foreigners. Upon the creation of the system, it broke off the dependence of the honours system used by the United Kingdom and by some of its former Crown colonies and dominions. Before the Order of Canada was created, the main order presented to Canadians for the above criteria was the Order of the British Empire. ^[2] The first appointee (selection) and investiture (inducting) was for Roland Michener, the twentieth Governor General of Canada, to the level of Companion. ^[3]. Other first appointees included Vincent Massey, Louis St. Laurent, Hugh MacLennan, Father David Bauer, Gabrielle Roy, Donald Creighton, Thérèse Casgrain, Wilder Penfield, Arthur Lismer, and Maurice Richard. ^[4] Since the Order of Canada was created, Australia has created an award based on the Order of Canada: the Order of Australia. The Order of Australia has been awarded more liberally to foreigners than the Order of Canada. New Zealand has also created an order, the Order of New Zealand, but it is awarded in only one grade with very limited membership.
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Grades

There are three grades (levels) of the Order; from lowest to highest: Member, Officer, and Companion. Members may be promoted to Officers, and Officers may be promoted to Companions; however, this is generally done five years or more after the initial appointment. An example of a promotion is film director Denys Arcand being promoted from Officer to Companion. ^[5] Upon its creation, the Order had only two ranks, Companion and Medal of Courage (now the Cross of Valour). ^[6] On July 1, 1972, the levels of Officer and Member were introduced and all existing members were made Officers. The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... Denys Arcand recieving the Order of Canada from Governor General Adrienne Clarkson in a ceremony performed at Rideau Hall on Friday, June 10, 2005. ... Cross of Valour The Cross of Valour (official post-nominal letters CV) is the highest Canadian civilian award for bravery. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ...

Companion

Companions 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, with a limit of 165 living Companions at any given time, with the exception of honorary Companions. ^[7] Companions are entitled to use post-nominal: "C.C." As of 20 June 2005, there were 163 living Companions, including four honorary Companions. ^[8] Post-nominal letters also called Post-nominal initials or Post-nominal titles are letters placed after the name of an individual to indicate that that individual holds a position, educational degree, accreditation, office, or honour. ... June 20 is the 171st day of the year (172nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 194 days remaining. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ...

Officer

Officers of the Order of Canada (post-nominal: O.C.) have demonstrated an outstanding level of talent and service to Canadians. Up to 64 Officers are appointed each year. As of July 14, 2005, there were 984 living Officers, although there is no limit to how many may be living at one time. ^[9] July 14 is the 195th day (196th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 170 days remaining. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ...

Member

Member of the Order of Canada (post-nominal: C.M.) have made an exceptional contribution to Canada or Canadians at a local or regional level, group, field or activity. As many as 136 Members may be appointed annually and there is no limit on how many Members may be living. As of July 14, 2005, there were 1929 living members. ^[10] July 14 is the 195th day (196th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 170 days remaining. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ...

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Ribbon Bar

Maple Leaf

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Insignia

Special Stamp and Cover celebrating 10 Years of the Order's Creation

The badge of the Order is a white enamelled snowflake design, in gilt for Companions and Officers, and in silver for Members. The central disc bears a maple leaf, in red enamel for Companions, in gold for Officers, and in silver for Members, on a white enamel background, surrounded by a red enamel ring (annulus) bearing the motto of the Order, and topped by a crown. The reverse is plain except for the word "Canada". ^[11] The ribbon consists of white, with red edges. On top of the motto, the crown of St. Edward is present. The ribbon has alternate red and white stripes, similar to the Canadian flag. The insignia can be passed down as a family heirloom but cannot be sold. Image File history File links This is showing the stamp and special postcard celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Order of Canada. ... Image File history File links This is showing the stamp and special postcard celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Order of Canada. ... Snowflakes A snowflake is a uniquely shaped piece of falling snow, a crystalline form of water ice. ... Gilding is the art of spreading gold, either by mechanical or by chemical means, over the surface of a body for the purpose of ornament. ... General Name, Symbol, Number silver, Ag, 47 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 5, d Appearance lustrous white metal Atomic mass 107. ... Maple leaves in fall The maple leaf is a leaf of the maple tree and is a national symbol of Canada. ... St Edward could be either of two kings of England: St Edward the Martyr (c. ... Flag Ratio: 1:2 (1965–Present) The National Flag of Canada, popularly known as the Maple Leaf Flag (French: lUnifolié the one-leaved), is a base red flag with a white square in its centre, featuring a red stylized 11-pointed maple leaf. ...

When wearing medals and decorations, the Order of Canada is worn before all national orders and nearly all other Canadian decorations: only the Victoria Cross and the Cross of Valour are worn before the Order of Canada. The grades of Companion and Officer have their medals worn by a neck ribbon, while the Member grade is displayed on a chest ribbon on the left side of the jacket. Until recently, women appointees had to wear a ribbon bow in order to display the Order, which was positioned to the left. Other than special occasions laid out by the Governor General, women wear their Order by the same means as the men. The chest ribbon is the same for each grade, save for a metallic maple leaf in the centre, the colour of which depends on the grade that one was appointed to: red for a Companion, gold for an Officer, silver stands for a Member. Each appointee is also granted the right to ask for coat of arms from the Canadian Heraldic Authority if one does not exist for them. Companions can ask the Authority for the use of supporters on their personal coat of arms. The Order motto (in gold lettering on a red background) is circled around the shield, while the Order medal is suspended from the base of the shield. Because the Queen is sovereign of the Order, the current Coat of Arms of Canada, in use since 1994, uses the red ribbon with the Order motto in gold. ^[12] For civilian wear, a lapel pin is worn on the jacket, which is designed as a miniature of the medal design. An example of one being used is shown in this photo of Roméo Dallaire, O.C. The Governor General also wears a special chain during certain ceremonies. The chain consisted of the Companion medal, suspended from the shield of Canada, submitted by a crown. On each side, the necklace is composed of two repeating elements: a white stylized snowflake and the central disc that appears on the Companion medals. The Victoria Cross (Post-nominal letters V.C.) is the highest award for valour that can be awarded to members of the Canadian armed forces of any rank in any service, and allies serving under or with Canadian military command. ... Cross of Valour The Cross of Valour (official post-nominal letters CV) is the highest Canadian civilian award for bravery. ... The MAPLE dedicated isotope-production facility is a current project jointly undertaken by AECL and MDS Nordion. ... Red is a color at the lowest frequencies of light discernible by the human eye. ... General Name, Symbol, Number gold, Au, 79 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 6, d Appearance metallic yellow Atomic mass 196. ... General Name, Symbol, Number silver, Ag, 47 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 5, d Appearance lustrous white metal Atomic mass 107. ... The full armorial bearings of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. ... In heraldry, supporters are figures placed on either side of the shield and depicted holding it up. ... A modern coat of arms is derived from the medi val practice of painting designs onto the shield and outer clothing of knights to enable them to be identified in battle, and later in tournaments. ... A motto is a phrase or collection of words intended to describe the motivation or intention of a sociological grouping or organization. ... Coat of Arms of Canada (from 1994) The Royal Coat of Arms of Canada was proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921, as the Arms or Ensigns Armorial of the Dominion of Canada. ... 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... RomÃ©o Dallaire Lt. ... Crown names several entities associated with monarchy: A crown (headgear), the headgear worn by a monarch. ...

C.C. & O.C. Ribbon	C.M. Ribbon	Female Bow	Coat of Arms ^[13]	Governor General Chain

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Eligibility

Main article: Appointment to the Order of Canada

All living Canadians are eligible for any of the three awards, except politicians and judges while they are holding office. Awards are announced twice annually, on New Year's Day (January 1) and Canada Day (July 1). Appointees who have died before their investiture are still considered part of the Order. Multiple people who have committed the same honourable act or deed are eligible for induction. For example, all three members of the Canadian band Rush (Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart) have all been appointed Officers of the Order. Member medal The Order of Canada is the highest civilian honour that can be presented by the Canadian Government. ... This article is about January 1 in the Gregorian calendar. ... January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... Canada Day in Ottawa. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... The starman logo of Rush first appeared on the back cover of 2112. ... Geddy Lee (30th Anniversary tour photo 2004) Gary Lee Weinrib OC (b. ... Alex Lifeson (30th Anniversary tour photo 2004) Alexander Zivojinovich OC (b. ... Neil Peart of Rush. ...

Citizens of other countries are eligible for honorary appointments at all three levels. No more than five honorary appointments may be made in any year.

Paul Anka receiving the Order of Canada from Governor General Adrienne Clarkson in a ceremony performed at Rideau Hall on June 10, 2005.

Induction ceremonies are generally conducted by the Governor General at Rideau Hall in Ottawa or, on rare occasions when she is in the country, by the Queen herself. The most common reason for the Order not being presented at Rideau Hall is the recipient's inability to come to Ottawa. One such example occurred in 2003 with singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. In 2002, shortly before a concert, Lightfoot suffered a serious abdominal haemorrhage that resulted in his being in a coma for a time and months in hospital recovering. On the news of his near-death condition, Lightfoot was promoted to the rank of Companion. Since his condition left him unable to travel, Adrienne Clarkson flew to Toronto and presented him with the insignia in a private ceremony performed in his hospital room. ^[14] ^[15] This is an image of Paul Anka recieving the Order of Canada from Governor General Adrienne Clarkson in a ceremony performed at Rideau Hall on Friday, June 10, 2005. ... This is an image of Paul Anka recieving the Order of Canada from Governor General Adrienne Clarkson in a ceremony performed at Rideau Hall on Friday, June 10, 2005. ... Paul Anka recieving the Order of Canada from Governor General Adrienne Clarkson in a ceremony performed at Rideau Hall on Friday, June 10, 2005. ... Governor-General (or Governor General) is a term used both historically and currently to designate the appointed representative of a head of state or their government for a particular territory, historically in a colonial context, but no longer necessarily in that form. ... Adrienne Clarkson Her Excellency The Right Honourable Adrienne Louise Clarkson, CC , CMM , COM , CD , LL.D , MA (born February 10, 1939), is the current Governor General of Canada. ... Rideau Hall is the official residence of the Governor General of Canada, and is the place of residence of the Monarch of Canada when visiting Ottawa. ... June 10 is the 161st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (162nd in leap years), with 204 days remaining. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... Rideau Hall is the official residence of the Governor General of Canada, and is the place of residence of the Monarch of Canada when visiting Ottawa. ... {{Canadian City/Disable Field={{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Location. ... Gordon Meredith Lightfoot, C.C. , O.Ont. ... Template:In progress The human abdomen (from the Latin word meaning belly) is the part of the body between the pelvis and the thorax. ... Hemorrhage (alternate spelling is Haemorrhage) is the medical term meaning bleeding. ... In medicine, a coma (from the Greek koma, meaning deep sleep) is a profound state of unconsciousness, which may result from a variety of conditions including intoxication (drug, alcohol or toxins), metabolic abnormalities (hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, ketoacidosis, etc. ... Adrienne Clarkson Her Excellency The Right Honourable Adrienne Louise Clarkson, CC , CMM , COM , CD , LL.D , MA (born February 10, 1939), is the current Governor General of Canada. ... }|135px|City of Toronto, Ontario Official Flag]]|Coat Image=[[Image:{{{Coat Image}}}|135px|City of Toronto, Ontario Coat of Arms]]}} {{Canadian City/Disable Field={{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: Diversity Our Strength {{Canadian City/Location Image is:{{{Location Image Type}}}|[[Image:{{{Location Image}}}|thumbnail|250px|City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada Location. ...

Another example is Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother: in 2000, at the age of 100, she was invested as a Companion at Clarence House in London. Rather than place the insignia on the elderly woman, who was recovering from a hip replacement, which would have required the Queen to stand, Clarkson handed the very frail woman the medallion. She made a point of wearing it around her neck at a special lunch following the private ceremony. Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in her later years as Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother The Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Windsor L.G., L.T., C.I., G.C.V.O., G.B.E., nÃ©e Bowes-Lyon) (4 August 1900 â€“ 30 March 2002) was the Queen consort of... Clarence House, London Clarence House is a royal home in London, situated in The Mall. ...

Although sitting politicians cannot be appointed to the Order while in office, it is accepted that influential leaders such as former prime ministers will be appointed after they leave office. In fact, of all the prime ministers alive after the creation of the order (with the exception of recent prime ministers Kim Campbell, Jean Chrétien, and Paul Martin), the only prime minister who was not appointed to the Order was John Diefenbaker. After losing the office of the Prime Minister to Lester B. Pearson in 1963 Diefenbaker stayed as a sitting Member of Parliament and died while still in office in 1979, never becoming eligible. Some prominent politicians such as former NDP leader Ed Broadbent and former Prime Minister Joe Clark were appointed after exiting politics, only to re-enter the political arena again. Currently there are no former prime ministers sitting in the House of Commons, as Joe Clark and Jean Chrétien left in 2004. The Right Honourable Avril Phaedra Douglas Kim Campbell, PC, BA (born March 10, 1947, Port Alberni, British Columbia) was the nineteenth Prime Minister of Canada from June 25 to November 4, 1993. ... The Right Honourable Joseph Jacques Jean ChrÃ©tien, PC , LL.D (born January 11, 1934) was the twentieth Prime Minister of Canada, serving from November 4, 1993, to December 12, 2003. ... The Right Honourable Paul Edgar Philippe Martin, PC, MP, (born August 28, 1938 in Windsor, Ontario) is the Prime Minister of Canada. ... The Right Honourable John George Diefenbaker, PC , LL.B , MA , BA (September 18, 1895 â€“ August 16, 1979) was the thirteenth Prime Minister of Canada (1957 â€“ 1963). ... The Right Honourable Lester Bowles Mike Pearson, PC , CC , OM , OBE , MA , BA , LL.D (April 23, 1897 â€“ December 27, 1972) was a Canadian statesman, diplomat and politician who was made a Nobel Laureate in 1957 and served as the fourteenth Prime Minister of Canada from April 22, 1963, to... 1963 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a parliament; in the Westminster system, specifically to the lower house. ... The Honourable John Edward (Ed) Broadbent, CC P.C., Ph. ... The Right Honourable Charles Joseph Clark, PC , CC , AOE , MA , BA , LL.D. (born June 5, 1939) was the sixteenth prime minister of Canada from June 4, 1979, to March 2, 1980. ... The Right Honourable Charles Joseph Clark, PC , CC , AOE , MA , BA , LL.D. (born June 5, 1939) was the sixteenth prime minister of Canada from June 4, 1979, to March 2, 1980. ... The Right Honourable Joseph Jacques Jean ChrÃ©tien, PC , LL.D (born January 11, 1934) was the twentieth Prime Minister of Canada, serving from November 4, 1993, to December 12, 2003. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Removal

Main article: Removal from the Order of Canada

Members can be removed from the Order if the Advisory Council feels their actions have brought it into disrepute. As of 2005, only two people have their Order of Canada stripped from them: Alan Eagleson and David Ahenakew. Eagleson who was removed from the order after being jailed for fraud in 1998 ^[16]. Ahenakew began facing calls for his removal due to anti-Semitic comments he made in 2002. ^[17] After being convicted on charges of willfully promoting hatred (which Ahenakew says he will appeal), Governor General and the Advisory Council told the CBC that Ahenakew will be stripped of his honour and gave him the option to surrender his badge. On 11 July 2005, the Governor General signed an order, called a revocation ordinance, stripping Ahenakew of his membership in the Order of Canada. ^[18] ^[19] ^[20] In order for a person to be stripped of their honour, the Advisory Council must agree to the removal, the sending a letter to the person telling them of their decision. In this same letter, the Council also gives the person a time to respond to the decision. In the case of Ahenakew, a registered letter was sent to him asking for a response to their idea of taking his honour away. Ahenakew, who had until 9 July 2005 to respond, refused to do so. That led the Governor General to sign the above order on 11 July to take away his honour. Ahenakew is now required to surrender his medal and his civilian lapel pin. While there are no formal rules the Council has to retrieve the insignia, Ahenakew's lawyer Doug Christie said that "I think that once you are given a gift, and it is a gift, I don't think anyone can ask for it back," implying that Ahenakew has the right to keep his items. However, the author of the book The Order of Canada: Its Origins, History and Development, by Christopher McCreery, said that since the government owns the medal and the scrolls, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police can be sent and get the items by force. McCreery stated that he does not think the RCMP would be used in Ahenakew's situation. ^[21] This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... Robert Alan Eagleson (born April 24, 1933) is a Canadian lawyer, politician, hockey agent and promotor, famous for his role in promoting the 1972 Summit Series between Canada and the Soviet Union, the Canada Cup (now the World Cup of Hockey), and his representation of famous hockey players such as... David Ahenakew in April 2005 David Ahenakew (born July 28, 1933) is a Canadian First Nations politician, and former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... CBC redirects here, as this is the most common use of the abbreviation. ... July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... July 9 is the 190th day of the year (191st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 175 days remaining. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... Note: For the basketball player of the same name, please see Doug Christie (basketball). ... The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP or Mounties; French, Gendarmerie royale du Canada, GRC) is both the federal police force and the national police of Canada. ...

Advisory Council

Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order, Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, C.C.

The task of the Advisory Council is to evaluate the nominations of people to the Order and see if the nominated people are worthy enough to be accepted into the Order. The Governor General of Canada makes the appointments to the Order based on recommendations from the Advisory Council. The Secretary General to the Advisory Council announces the decision of the Advisory Council to the Canada Gazette and to the public about any appointments and dismissals from the Order. Her Excellency The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, wearing the Order of Canada. ... Her Excellency The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, wearing the Order of Canada. ... Adrienne Clarkson Her Excellency The Right Honourable Adrienne Louise Clarkson, CC , CMM , COM , CD , LL.D , MA (born February 10, 1939), is the current Governor General of Canada. ... The Canada Gazette is an official publication by the government of Canada that publishes all laws and Orders in Council issued by the government. ...

The Advisory Council, which is chaired by the Chief Justice of Canada, includes the Clerk of the Privy Council, the Deputy Minister of the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Chairperson of the Canada Council for the Arts, the President of the Royal Society of Canada, and the Chairperson of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. As well, five members of the Order are part of the Council for a maximum three-year term. If the nomination involves a non-Canadian, the Deputy Minister of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade will be invited by the Advisory Council to evaluate the nomination. The Right Hon. ... The Clerk of the Privy Council is the senior civil servant in the government and the Secretary to the Canadian Cabinet. ... The Department of Canadian Heritage, also referred to as Canadian Heritage, is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for policies regarding the arts, culture, media, communications networks, and sports and multiculturalism. ... The Canada Council for the Arts, commonly called the Canada Council, was introduced by Parliament in 1957. ... The Royal Society of Canada, The Canadian Academy of the Sciences and Humanities, is the senior national body of distinguished Canadian scientists and scholars. ... The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada is the voice of Canadas universities. ... The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) was among the most powerful departments of the Government of Canada. ...

The current members of the Advisory Council are:

The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada (Chair)
- The Honourable Thomas R. Berger, O.C.
- Mrs. Ruth Miriam Goldbloom, O.C.
- Mr. Richard Francis Haskayne, O.C.
- Mr. Alex Himelfarb, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet
- Mr. Tom Jackson, O.C.
- Miss Karen Kain, C.C., Chair, the Canada Council for the Arts
- Mrs. Judith A. LaRocque, C.V.O., Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage
- Mr. Peter MacKinnon, Chairman of the Board, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
- The Honourable Antonine Maillet, P.C., C.C., O.Q.
- Mr. Gilles Paquet, C.M., President, the Royal Society of Canada
- Ms. Barbara Uteck, Secretary to the Governor General (Secretary General)

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Appointments

The following is a sample list of some of the famous and influential Canadians appointed in the various levels of the Order. More members can be found in Category:Members of the Order of Canada.