Are you looking to celebrate great volunteers who contribute to your community by selflessly offering their time and effort? Do you know a friend, a co-worker or a member of your community who inspires you and who should be recognized? The Sovereign...
Any person or group can submit a nomination of a person who is eligible to be awarded the Polar Medal. Nominations are received by the Chancellery of Honours throughout the year and are reviewed by an advisory committee, which makes recommendations...
Every day, remarkable individuals contribute to northern communities and to our knowledge of the polar regions. See who is eligible to receive the Polar Medal.
The Polar Medal is adorned with a representation of the North Star, with limbs evoking strong winds, water currents and the aurora borealis. Learn more about its symbolism.
Since 1867, Canada has been served by 30 governors general, each of whom has arrived in office with a unique personal story and background. The blending of the institutional with the individual is one of the qualities that makes the office of...
