The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest civilian honours. Its Companions, Officers and Members take to heart the motto of the Order: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM ("They desire a better country").
Her Excellency will take part in an armchair discussion on space and science diplomacy with Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, in Rome, on December 2, 2019, at 7 p.m. (local time). The discussion will end with a public question and answer...
November 20, 2019 Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will preside over the swearing-in ceremony of members of the 29th Canadian Ministry. The event will take place in the Tent Room at Rideau Hall on...
This event is made possible thanks to the generosity and participation of: Association des Scouts du Canada Canada Agriculture and Food Museum Canada Science and Technology Museum Canadian Olympic Committee Canadian Paralympic Committee Conseil des...
1972 Summit Series Shootout Challenge: Score the series-winning goal for Team Canada and check out Cold War artifacts from the Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum. Curling: Learn the ins and outs of this historic sport. Presented by the Ottawa...
Stay tuned, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will host a videoconference with Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques. The video will be live on this page on...
Although Territorial Orders are not part of the Canadian Honours System, the following have their place in the Canadian Order of Precedence of Orders, Decorations and Medals. TERRITORIAL ORDERS Order of Nunavut (O.Nu.) Order of the Northwest...
