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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon

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Medal of Bravery

Decorations for Bravery

Recognition Happens Here

Recipients of the Decorations for Bravery would never call themselves heroes, but that’s exactly what they are: everyday heroes. The individuals recognized by these decorations are those who have risked their lives and chose to defy their own instinct of survival to try to save a loved one or a perfect stranger whose life was in immediate danger.

Whether the incident happened in Canada or abroad, if Canadians or Canadian interests were at stake, the hero you know can be nominated. Nominations must be made within two years of the incident and decorations may be awarded posthumously.

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Celebrate Excellence

  

Myriam Côté, M.B.
Amber Morrill, M.B.
Russell Fee, M.B.
Media Centre
  • News Release
November 19, 2021
Jehangir Faisal Receives Decoration for Bravery
  • News Release
July 01, 2020
Celebrating Canada Day in a New Way
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July 01, 2020
Governor General Unveils List of 123 Remarkable Canadians
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September 10, 2019
Governor General to Honour Remarkable Canadians
  • Media Advisory
June 10, 2019
Governor General Honours Remarkable Canadians
  • Media Advisory
April 23, 2019
Governor General Honours Remarkable Canadians
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