Order of Canada
Aboriginal Peoples
Arctic and Northern Regions
Community, Regional & Enterprise Development
Creative Arts, Culture and Heritage
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
Governance and Public Policy
Information and Communication Technology
Oceans, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Social Justice
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit:
Memorial Deadline:
External Deadline: Open Call
Description
Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, SIRI, for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions.
They Desire a Better Country
The Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System. Presented by the governor general of Canada, it recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation. Since the creation of the Order in 1967—Canada’s centennial year—more than 6 000 deserving people have been appointed: artists, scientists, educators, entrepreneurs, community volunteers, athletes, health care professionals, innovators and business leaders. Their contributions are varied but they have all enriched the lives of others and have taken to heart the motto of the Order: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (“They desire a better country”). Appointments are made for sustained achievement at three levels:
Companion
Recognizes outstanding achievement and merit of the highest degree, especially in service to Canada
or humanity at large.
Officer
Recognizes achievement and merit of a high degree, especially in service to a province or our country.
Member
Recognizes outstanding contributions to a particular community, region or field of activity.
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