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	~~\| name = Order of Canada~~
	~~\| image = Order of Canada ribbon.png~~
	~~\| caption = Ribbon of the Order of Canada~~
	~~\| awarded_by = [[Monarch of Canada]]~~
	~~\| type = National order~~
	~~\| established = July 1, 1967~~
	~~\| motto = ''Desiderantes meliorem patriam'' ("They desire a better country")~~
	~~\| eligibility = Canadian citizens~~
	~~\| status = Currently constituted~~
	~~\| founder = [[Queen Elizabeth II]]~~
	~~\| grades = Companion, Officer, Member~~
	~~\| first_induction = 1967~~
	~~\| total = Over 7,000~~
	}}

	The '''Order of Canada''' is one of the country's highest civilian honors, established to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation. Created in 1967, the Order of Canada was instituted as part of the centennial celebrations of Canadian Confederation. The motto of the Order is ''Desiderantes meliorem patriam'', which translates to "They desire a better country."		The '''Order of Canada''' is one of the country's highest civilian honors, established to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation. Created in 1967, the Order of Canada was instituted as part of the centennial celebrations of Canadian Confederation. The motto of the Order is ''Desiderantes meliorem patriam'', which translates to "They desire a better country."

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	[[~~file~~:~~Replica_Order_of_Canada_member_medal~~.~~jpg~~\|thumb~~\|left~~]] [[~~file~~:~~Arms_of_Canada_(shield)~~.svg\|thumb~~\|left~~]] [[~~file~~:~~3_Order_of_Canada_grades.JPG\|thumb\|right]] [[file:CAN_Order_of_Canada_Companion_ribbon~~.svg\|thumb~~\|right~~]] [[~~file~~:~~CAN_Order_of_Canada_Officer_ribbon~~.svg\|thumb~~\|right~~]] {{Infobox order		[[File:3 Order of Canada grades.JPG\|thumb]] [[File:CAN Order of Canada Companion ribbon.svg\|thumb]] [[File:CAN Order of Canada Officer ribbon.svg\|thumb]] [[File:CAN Order of Canada Member ribbon.svg\|thumb]] {{Infobox order
	\| ~~title~~ = Order of Canada		\| name = Order of Canada
	\| image = Order of Canada ribbon.png		\| image = Order of Canada ribbon.png
	\| caption = Ribbon of the Order of Canada		\| caption = Ribbon of the Order of Canada
	\| awarded_by = [[Monarch of Canada]]		\| awarded_by = [[Monarch of Canada]]
	\| type = [[National order]]		\| type = National order
			\| established = July 1, 1967
	\| motto = ''Desiderantes meliorem patriam'' ("They desire a better country")		\| motto = ''Desiderantes meliorem patriam'' ("They desire a better country")
	~~\| day = [[Canada Day]]~~		\| eligibility = Canadian citizens
	\| eligibility = [[Canadian citizens~~]], [[foreigners]]~~
	~~\| for = Outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation~~
	\| status = Currently constituted		\| status = Currently constituted
	\| ~~head_title~~ = [[~~Sovereign]]~~		\| founder = [[Queen Elizabeth II]]
	~~\| head = [[Charles III]]~~		\| grades = Companion, Officer, Member
	~~\| head2_title = [[Chancellor (Order of Canada)\|Chancellor]]~~		\| first_induction = 1967
	~~\| head2 = [[Governor General of Canada]]~~		\| total = Over 7,000
	~~\| head3_title = [[Principal Companion]]~~
	~~\| head3 = [[Governor General of Canada~~]]
	\| grades = [[Companion ~~of the Order of Canada\|Companion]] (CC)~~, ~~[[Officer of the Order of Canada\|~~Officer~~]] (OC)~~, [[Member ~~of the Order of Canada\|Member]] (CM)~~
	~~\| date = [[July 1]], [[1967]]~~
	\| first_induction = [[1967]]
	\| total = 7,000+
	~~\| higher = [[Order of Military Merit (Canada)\|Order of Military Merit]]~~
	~~\| lower = [[Order of Merit of the Police Forces]]~~
	}}		}}

	The '''Order of Canada''' ~~({{lang-fr\|Ordre du Canada}})~~ is ~~a [[national order]] within~~ the ~~[[Canadian honours system]]. Established in [[1967]] by [[Queen Elizabeth II]]~~, ~~it recognizes~~ outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation. The ~~order's~~ motto is ''Desiderantes meliorem patriam'', which translates to "They desire a better country."		The '''Order of Canada''' is one of the country's highest civilian honors, established to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation. Created in 1967, the Order of Canada was instituted as part of the centennial celebrations of Canadian Confederation. The motto of the Order is ''Desiderantes meliorem patriam'', which translates to "They desire a better country."

	== History ==		== History ==
	The Order of Canada was ~~created~~ on [[July 1]], [[1967]], ~~during the~~ [[~~Canadian Centennial~~]] ~~celebrations~~, ~~to recognize~~ the ~~contributions~~ of ~~Canadians from all walks of life. The order was established by~~ [[~~Letters Patent]] signed by [[Queen Elizabeth II~~]].		The Order of Canada was established on July 1, 1967, by [[Queen Elizabeth II]], on the advice of Prime Minister [[Lester B. Pearson]]. It was created to honor Canadians who have made significant contributions to the nation in various fields, including the arts, sciences, public service, and philanthropy.

	== Structure ==		== Structure ==
	The Order of Canada is divided into three grades:		The Order of Canada is divided into three grades:
	* [[Companion of the Order of Canada~~\|Companion]] (CC)~~
	* [[~~Officer of~~ the Order of Canada~~\|Officer~~]] ~~(OC)~~		* '''Companion''' (CC) - The highest grade, awarded for national pre-eminence or international service or achievement.
	* [[~~Member~~ of the Order of Canada~~\|Member~~]] ~~(CM)~~		* '''Officer''' (OC) - Recognizes national service or achievement.
			* '''Member''' (CM) - Honors outstanding contributions at the local or regional level or in a special field of activity.

			== Nomination and Appointment ==
			Nominations for the Order of Canada can be made by any person or group, and are reviewed by the [[Advisory Council for the Order of Canada]]. The Council makes recommendations to the [[Governor General of Canada]], who is the Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order. Appointments are made by the [[Monarch of Canada]] on the advice of the Governor General.

	== Insignia ==		== Insignia ==
	The insignia of the Order of Canada is a stylized snowflake, a symbol of ~~the Canadian winter~~. The badge is worn ~~with~~ a ribbon, ~~which is white~~ with red ~~edges~~.		The insignia of the Order of Canada is a stylized snowflake, a symbol of Canada’s northern heritage. The badge is worn on a ribbon, with the colors red and white, reflecting the national flag of Canada.

	== ~~Eligibility and Appointment~~ ==		== Notable Recipients ==
	~~The~~ Order of Canada ~~is open to both~~ [[~~Canadian citizens~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~foreigners~~]]~~. Appointments are made by the~~ [[~~Governor General of Canada~~]] ~~on the advice of the~~ [[~~Advisory Council for the Order of Canada~~]]~~. The council reviews nominations and makes recommendations for appointments~~.		Over 7,000 people have been appointed to the Order of Canada since its inception. Notable recipients include [[Terry Fox]], [[Margaret Atwood]], [[Wayne Gretzky]], and [[Roberta Bondar]].

	== ~~Notable Recipients~~ ==		== Criticism and Controversy ==
	~~Many prominent Canadians have~~ been ~~appointed to~~ the ~~Order~~ of ~~Canada, including [[artists]], [[scientists]], [[politicians]]~~, and ~~[[philanthropists]]~~. Some ~~notable~~ recipients ~~include [[Terry Fox]], [[Margaret Atwood]], and [[Wayne Gretzky]]~~.		The Order of Canada has occasionally been the subject of controversy, particularly regarding the selection process and the perceived political or cultural biases in the appointments. Some appointments have been criticized or declined by the recipients themselves.

	== ~~See~~ Also ==		== Also see ==
	* [[Canadian honours system]]
	* [[Governor General of Canada]]		* [[Governor General of Canada]]
			* [[Canadian Honours System]]
	* [[Order of Military Merit (Canada)]]		* [[Order of Military Merit (Canada)]]
	* [[Order of Merit ~~of the Police Forces~~]]		* [[Order of Merit (Commonwealth)]]

	~~== References ==~~
	~~{{reflist}}~~

	~~== External Links ==~~

	{{Orders, decorations, and medals of Canada}}		{{Orders, decorations, and medals of Canada}}
	~~{{Canada-stub}}~~

	[[Category:~~Order~~ of Canada]]		[[Category:Orders, decorations, and medals of Canada]]
			[[Category:1967 establishments in Canada]]
	[[Category:Canadian awards]]		[[Category:Canadian awards]]
	~~[[Category:1967 establishments in Canada]]~~
	~~[[Category:Orders, decorations, and medals of Canada]]~~

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[[file:Replica_Order_of_Canada_member_medal.jpg|thumb|left]] [[file:Arms_of_Canada_(shield).svg|thumb|left]] [[file:3_Order_of_Canada_grades.JPG|thumb|right]] [[file:CAN_Order_of_Canada_Companion_ribbon.svg|thumb|right]] [[file:CAN_Order_of_Canada_Officer_ribbon.svg|thumb|right]] {{Infobox order
| title = Order of Canada
| image = Order of Canada ribbon.png
| caption = Ribbon of the Order of Canada
| awarded_by = [[Monarch of Canada]]
| type = [[National order]]
| motto = ''Desiderantes meliorem patriam'' ("They desire a better country")
| day = [[Canada Day]]
| eligibility = [[Canadian citizens]], [[foreigners]]
| for = Outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation
| status = Currently constituted
| head_title = [[Sovereign]]
| head = [[Charles III]]
| head2_title = [[Chancellor (Order of Canada)|Chancellor]]
| head2 = [[Governor General of Canada]]
| head3_title = [[Principal Companion]]
| head3 = [[Governor General of Canada]]
| grades = [[Companion of the Order of Canada|Companion]] (CC), [[Officer of the Order of Canada|Officer]] (OC), [[Member of the Order of Canada|Member]] (CM)
| date = [[July 1]], [[1967]]
| first_induction = [[1967]]
| total = 7,000+
| higher = [[Order of Military Merit (Canada)|Order of Military Merit]]
| lower = [[Order of Merit of the Police Forces]]
}}

The '''Order of Canada''' ({{lang-fr|Ordre du Canada}}) is a [[national order]] within the [[Canadian honours system]]. Established in [[1967]] by [[Queen Elizabeth II]], it recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation. The order's motto is ''Desiderantes meliorem patriam'', which translates to "They desire a better country."

== History ==
The Order of Canada was created on [[July 1]], [[1967]], during the [[Canadian Centennial]] celebrations, to recognize the contributions of Canadians from all walks of life. The order was established by [[Letters Patent]] signed by [[Queen Elizabeth II]].

== Structure ==
The Order of Canada is divided into three grades:
* [[Companion of the Order of Canada|Companion]] (CC)
* [[Officer of the Order of Canada|Officer]] (OC)
* [[Member of the Order of Canada|Member]] (CM)

== Insignia ==
The insignia of the Order of Canada is a stylized snowflake, a symbol of the Canadian winter. The badge is worn with a ribbon, which is white with red edges.

== Eligibility and Appointment ==
The Order of Canada is open to both [[Canadian citizens]] and [[foreigners]]. Appointments are made by the [[Governor General of Canada]] on the advice of the [[Advisory Council for the Order of Canada]]. The council reviews nominations and makes recommendations for appointments.

== Notable Recipients ==
Many prominent Canadians have been appointed to the Order of Canada, including [[artists]], [[scientists]], [[politicians]], and [[philanthropists]]. Some notable recipients include [[Terry Fox]], [[Margaret Atwood]], and [[Wayne Gretzky]].

== See Also ==
* [[Canadian honours system]]
* [[Governor General of Canada]]
* [[Order of Military Merit (Canada)]]
* [[Order of Merit of the Police Forces]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External Links ==

{{Orders, decorations, and medals of Canada}}
{{Canada-stub}}

[[Category:Order of Canada]]
[[Category:Canadian awards]]
[[Category:1967 establishments in Canada]]
[[Category:Orders, decorations, and medals of Canada]]