Order of Canada

The Order of Canada (english) or Ordre du Canada (French) is Canada's highest honor for civilians. He is meliorem under the Latin motto Desiderantes patriam ( " the desire a better country " ) awarded.

The Order was founded on 1 July 1967, the day of the one hundred year anniversary of the Dominions Canada to recognize to Canadians who have Canada permanently altered. It is Canada's highest honor for lifetime achievement. The Canadian monarch, so Queen Elizabeth II, is the Sovereign, the Governor General of Canada, currently David Johnston, is chancellor and first mate ( Principal Companion ) of the Order. The spouse of the Governor General is also always Companion of the Order.

Order of classes

The award is divided into three stages:

The Governor General of Canada leads the appointment based on suggestions received from the public through on the recommendations of a high-caliber advisory board. All living Canadians eligible for the award in question, with the exception of active politicians and judges. The awards are presented semi-annually on January 1 and July 1 ( Canada Day ). Members can be "promoted" to Officers and Officers to Companions, which takes place usually after five or more years.

Residents of other States, the Order honorary in all three stages are given, among them the motto refers to amounts then to improve the world as a whole. Such ceremonies are, however, not counted in the maximum above figures, however, may only be five foreigners per year are admitted to the order.

Appointments

June 21, 2008, the number of appointed living Canadian awardees 162 Companions, 1009 Officers and 2017 Members. The total number, including the deceased Canadian awardees was 434 Companions, 1777 Officers and 3268 Members.

See also: List of Companions of the Order of Canada, List of Officers of the Order of Canada and List of Members of the Order of Canada