Order of Canada

The Order of Canada is a Canadian national honour established in 1967 to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation.

Companion of the Order of Canada: The highest grade of the Order of Canada, recognizing outstanding achievement and merit of the highest degree. This grade marks the order’s highest level of distinction.
Canadian honours system: The system of national orders, decorations, and medals recognizing service and achievement in Canada. The Order of Canada is a central part of this broader system.
Terry Fox: Canadian athlete and cancer research activist who began the Marathon of Hope in 1980. His national fundraising effort exemplifies service recognized by the order.
Order of Merit: A British order recognizing distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or public life. Unlike the Canadian order, it is a British honour with limited membership.
Officer of the Order of Canada: A grade of the Order of Canada recognizing achievement and merit of a high degree. It is the middle grade in the order’s three-tier structure.
Centennial of Canada: The 1967 celebration marking 100 years since Canadian Confederation in 1867. The order was established during the centennial year.
David Suzuki: Canadian geneticist, broadcaster, and environmental advocate. His scientific communication and environmental work earned appointment to the order.
Order of Military Merit: A Canadian order recognizing conspicuous merit and exceptional service in the Canadian Armed Forces. It honors military service specifically, while the Order of Canada spans civilian contributions.
Member of the Order of Canada: The entry grade of the Order of Canada, recognizing outstanding contributions to Canada or Canadians. It provides the order’s broadest level of recognition.
Lester B. Pearson: Canadian prime minister from 1963 to 1968 and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Pearson’s government established the order as a national honour.

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