Order of Canada

Order of Canada

The Order of Canada (Ordre du Canada in French) is a Canadian honour bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding level of achievement, dedication to the community, or service to the nation. The Order of Canada is one of the highest civilian honours in Canada.

Pronunciation

English: /ˈɔːrdər əv kəˈnædə/ French: /ɔʁdʁə dy ka.na.da/

Etymology

The term "Order of Canada" originates from the English word "order", meaning a group of people recognized for their merit, and "Canada", the name of the country. The French term "Ordre du Canada" follows a similar etymology.

Related Terms

• Canadian honours system
• Governor General of Canada
• Companion of the Order of Canada
• Officer of the Order of Canada
• Member of the Order of Canada

History

The Order of Canada was established on July 1, 1967, by Queen Elizabeth II, on the advice of her Prime Minister, Lester B. Pearson. The Order was created to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation.

Levels of the Order

The Order of Canada has three levels: Companion (C.C.), which recognizes national pre-eminence or international service or achievement; Officer (O.C.), which recognizes national service or achievement; and Member (C.M.), which recognizes outstanding contributions at the local or regional level or in a special field of activity.

See Also

• List of Companions of the Order of Canada
• List of Officers of the Order of Canada
• List of Members of the Order of Canada

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