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The Canadian honours system has developed as a unique entity since the centennial of Canadian Confederation in 1967 when the first distinctly Canadian honour, the Order of Canada was created. The system is modelled on the British honours system. British honours used to be regularly awarded in Canada but were withdrawn at the direction of the Canadian parliament beginning with the Nickle Resolution which generally ended the awarding of British knighthoods and peerages to Canadians. However, most awards that were awarded in the United Kingdom either had a Canadian version, or still permitted their nationals to be awarded the British version. Each Canadian province and territory have also begun to issue their own orders and medals to honour their citizens for work performed in just their province. Most of these honours also grant the use of post-nominal letters and or supporters and other devices to be used on their coat of arms. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2000x2500, 759 KB)Queen of Canada - Wearing the insignia of the Order of Canada (above) & The Order of Military Merit (below) Official Photographic Portrait of Her Majesty The Queen of Canada The official Canadian portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2000x2500, 759 KB)Queen of Canada - Wearing the insignia of the Order of Canada (above) & The Order of Military Merit (below) Official Photographic Portrait of Her Majesty The Queen of Canada The official Canadian portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II...
Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a Commonwealth Realm with Queen Elizabeth II as its reigning monarch and head of state. ...
Elizabeth II in an official portrait as Queen of Canada (on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in 2002, wearing the Sovereigns badges of the Order of Canada and the Order of Military Merit) Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary) (born 21 April 1926), styled HM The...
The Expo 67 site on le Sainte-H ne and le Notre-Dame The Canadian Centennial was a year long celebration held in 1967 when Canada celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. ...
Canadian Confederation, or the Confederation of Canada, was the process that ultimately brought together a union among the provinces, colonies and territories of British North America to form the Dominion of Canada, a dominion of the British Empire, which today is the federal nation state called Canada. ...
1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Membership in the Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means they desire a better country. ...
The honours system of the United Kingdom is a means of rewarding personal bravery, achievement or service to the country. ...
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A statue of an armoured knight of the Middle Ages For the chess piece, see knight (chess). ...
The Peerage is a system of titles of nobility which exists in the United Kingdom and is one part of the British honours system. ...
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. ...
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. ...
The Queen of Canada is the font of most honours. She is represented by the Governor General of Canada who acts for the Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Minister. Queen Elizabeth II is Sovereign of the Royal Victorian Order; Sovereign of the Order of Canada; Sovereign of the Order of Military Merit; and Sovereign of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a Commonwealth Realm with Queen Elizabeth II as its reigning monarch and head of state. ...
The Governor General of Canada (French: Gouverneur général or Gouverneure générale) is the representative of the Canadian monarch. ...
The Prime Minister of Canada, the head of the Canadian government, is usually the leader of the political party with the most seats in the Canadian House of Commons. ...
Victoria founded the Royal Victorian Order. ...
Membership in the Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means they desire a better country. ...
The Order of Military Merit is an Order (decoration) issued by Canada to members of the Canadian Forces whom have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty. ...
The Order of Merit of the Police Forces is an Order (decoration) of Canada, established in October 2000. ...
National Orders
Order of Canada - Main article: Order of Canada
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, it 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 made the world better by their actions. Musicians, politicians, artists, TV stars and 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, more than 5,000 people have been appointed to the Order of Canada. The Order is comprised of three grades: Member (C.M.), Officer (O.C.) and Companion (C.C.). Companion is the highest grade of the Order, and only 165 living Companions can be appointed at one time. Membership in the Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means they desire a better country. ...
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. ...
Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, born 21 April 1926), styled Her Majesty The Queen, is the Queen regnant of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent...
The Governor General of Canada (French: Gouverneur général or Gouverneure générale) is the representative of the Canadian monarch. ...
Order of Military Merit - Main article: Order of Military Merit (Canada)
The Order of Military Merit is an Order (decoration) issued by Canada to members of the Canadian Forces who have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty. Established in 1972, the award has three classes: The Order of Military Merit is an Order (decoration) issued by Canada to members of the Canadian Forces who have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty. ...
An Order is a decoration, awarded by a government to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity. ...
The Canadian Forces (CF) (Fr: Forces canadiennes (FC)) are the combined branches of the military of Canada. ...
1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ...
- Commander (CMM) - fulfilling duties of great responsibility
- Officer (OMM) - fulfilling duties of responsibility
- Member (MMM) - exceptional service or performance of duty
The Queen is the Sovereign of the Order and the Governor General is the Chancellor and Commander of the Order. Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a Commonwealth Realm with Queen Elizabeth II as its reigning monarch and head of state. ...
The Governor General of Canada (French: Gouverneur général or Gouverneure générale) is the representative of the Canadian monarch. ...
Order of Merit of the Police Forces - Main article: Order of Merit of the Police Forces
The Order of Merit of the Police Forces is an Order (decoration) of Canada, established in October 2000. It is awarded for conspicuous merit and exceptional service by members of the various police forces in Canada. The Order has three classes: Companion (COM), Officer (OOM) and Member (MOM). The Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is ex officio the Principal Companion of the Order. The Order of Merit of the Police Forces is an Order (decoration) of Canada, established in October 2000. ...
An Order is a decoration, awarded by a government to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity. ...
October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ...
This article is about the year 2000. ...
Commissioner is the highest rank of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). ...
Royal Victorian Order - Main article: Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is an order of chivalry that was established by Queen Victoria on 21 April 1896. The Order includes five classes, in order of seniority: Victoria founded the Royal Victorian Order. ...
Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) (24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837, and Empress of India from 1 January 1877 until her death. ...
April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). ...
1896 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
- Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GCVO)
- Knight or Dame Commander (KCVO or DCVO)
- Commander (CVO)
- Lieutenant (LVO)
- Member (MVO)
Membership is conferred on those who performed personal service for the Sovereign.
The Order's day is 20 June, the date of Queen Victoria's accession. The motto is Victoria. The Order is the second-most junior order of chivalry in the British honours system (in terms of both age and precedence), senior only to The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. June 20 is the 171st day of the year (172nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 194 days remaining. ...
The honours system of the United Kingdom is a means of rewarding personal bravery, achievement or service to the country. ...
Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in decreasing order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand...
Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem - Main article: Order of St. John
This page deals with the order after its revival in the 19th century. ...
Military Valour Decorations
Victoria Cross - Main article: Victoria Cross (Canada)
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. Based on the British version of the VC, it is only awarded for extraordinary valour and devotion to duty while facing a hostile force. Since its creation in 1993, no one has been awarded the Canadian Victoria Cross. Until 1993, the British VC was awarded to 94 Canadians, none of whom are now living.
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. ...
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. ...
Victoria Cross medal, ribbon, and bar. ...
1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...
Provincial and territorial orders The various Provinces and territories of Canada have set up a system of awards to honor their citizens for actions or deeds that benefitted their local community or province. Each province sets their own rules on eligibility and the award critera and also how each medal is presented. Most of the orders allow for the recepient to wear their orders in public, and most grant the recepients the use of post-nominal letters in their names. Download high resolution version (580x894, 39 KB)This is Smokey Smiths official portrait from the Order of British Columbia. ...
Download high resolution version (580x894, 39 KB)This is Smokey Smiths official portrait from the Order of British Columbia. ...
Ernest Alvia (Smokey) Smith in his official portrait from the Order of British Columbia in 2002. ...
The following people are living recipients of the Victoria Cross. ...
This is a list of Canadian recipients of the Victoria Cross, the highest war honour of the British Empire and the Commonwealth of Nations. ...
Victoria Cross medal, ribbon, and bar. ...
The Order of British Columbia insignia The Order of British Columbia is British Columbias highest award for outstanding achievement. ...
Canada is a federation of ten provinces and three territories. ...
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. ...
The established orders are (in alphabetical order). Images of the medals and ribbon bars can be seen at List of Canadian provincial and territorial orders.: This is a list of Orders presented by Canadian provinces and territories. ...
An order for the Yukon Territory, the Yukon Territory Order of Polaris, has been rumored to be created. [1] Other than with a ribbon bar present on a few medal related websites, no official word was given about this order. The Alberta Order of Excellence is the highest award given in the Canadian province of Alberta. ...
The Order of British Columbia insignia The Order of British Columbia is British Columbias highest award for outstanding achievement. ...
The Order of Manitoba, established in 1999, is the highest honour of the Province of Manitoba. ...
The Order of New Brunswick, established in 2000, is the highest honour of the Province of New Brunswick. ...
The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador insignia The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, established in 2001, is the highest honour of the Canadian Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. ...
The Order of Nova Scotia, established in 2001, is the highest honour of the Province of Nova Scotia. ...
The Order of Ontario is an award given in the Canadian province of Ontario. ...
The Order of Prince Edward Island, established in 1996, is the highest honour of the Province of Prince Edward Island. ...
The National Order of Quebec (in French Ordre national du Québec) is an order of merit given by the government of the Canadian province of Quebec. ...
The Saskatchewan Order of Merit is an award given in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. ...
Motto: none Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Whitehorse Largest city Whitehorse Commissioner Jack Cable Premier Dennis Fentie (Yukon Party) Area 482,443 km² (9th) - Land 474,391 km² - Water 8,052 km² (1. ...
The Order of Polaris is given out by the government of the Yukon Territory for: great service to the territory service to the people of the territory unique culture Eligibility Any Canadian citizen who is a current or former resident of Yukon is eligible for nomination. ...
Most provincial orders only have one grade, or level, which is membership. The only province that has a muli-level Order system is Quebec. Their order, the National Order of Quebec, has three grades: Grand Officer (G.O.Q.), Officer (O.Q.) and Knight (C.O). Grand officer is the highest grade in the National Order of Quebec. Beginning in 1963, a terrorist group that became known as the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) launched a decade of bombings, robberies and attacks on government offices and at least two murders by FLQ gunfire and three violent deaths by bombings. ...
Various people who have been awarded provincial orders have been presented with national decorations and orders, such as the Order of Canada. An example of this would be Gordon Lightfoot being awarded the Order of Ontario. Lightfoot is also a Companion of the Order of Canada. [2] Each province has a limit on how many can be awarded with their order per year. Ontario places no limit on the number that can be distributed (although it is usually around 25). Alberta is limited to 5 inductees each year. Membership in the Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means they desire a better country. ...
Gordon Lightfoot, Gords Gold Gordon Meredith Lightfoot, C.C., O.Ont. ...
Motto: Fortis et Liber (Strong and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Area 661,848 km² (6th) Land 642,317 km² Water 19,531 km² (2. ...
The Canadian Forces has listed the following orders to be worn in the following manner: National Order of Quebec, Saskatchewan Order of Merit, Order of Ontario, Order of British Columbia, Alberta Order of Excellence, Order of Prince Edward Island, Order of Manitoba, Order of New Brunswick, Order of Nova Scotia and the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. However, the CF has stated that while this is the order of sequence on a ribbon bar, it is unlikely or even impossible that a member will receive a medal or an order from all Canadian provinces. [3] The Canadian Forces (CF) (Fr: Forces canadiennes (FC)) are the combined branches of the military of Canada. ...
See also List of Canadian Awards // National Orders Order of Canada Companion Officer Member Order of Military Merit Commander Officer Member Order of Merit of the Police Forces Commander Officer Member Royal Victorian Order Commander Lieutenant Member Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. ...
External Links - Canadian Forces Honours and Awards Chart.
- Modern Honours of Canada - Veteran Affairs Canada.
- Ribbon bars to Canadian medals
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