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April 27, 2017

Although Provincial 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 PROVINCIAL ORDERS Ordre national du Québec (G.O.Q., O.Q., C.Q.)* (French...

April 27, 2017

Regulations

Short Title 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Meritorious Service Decorations Regulations. Interpretation 2. In these Regulations, "citation" means a written document attesting the performance by a person referred to in section 5 of that...

April 27, 2017

Meritorious Service Decorations -...

Created by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Meritorious Service Decorations recognize Canadians for exceptional deeds that bring honour to our country. The cross was originally created in 1984, for members of the military. In 1991, a medal was...

April 21, 2017

Military Valour Decorations

Military Valour Decorations are national honours awarded to recognize acts of valour, self-sacrifice or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. The decorations were approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1993. They consist of the...

April 20, 2017

Order of Merit of the Police Forces

Established in October 2000, the Order of Merit of the Police Forces honours the leadership and exceptional service or distinctive merit displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Police Services, and recognizes their commitment to this country...

April 20, 2017

Nomination and appointment process

OPENING OF THE FILE Every spring, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) issues a call for nominations to police officers, members of police associations, police boards, elected government officials, civilians and community leaders at...

April 20, 2017

Constitution

INTERPRETATION 1. The definitions in this section apply in this Constitution. "Committee" means the Advisory Committee established by section 7 (1). (Conseil) "Order" means the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. (Ordre) "police force" means a...

April 19, 2017

Wearing of Insignia

The Canadian Honours System has rules in regards to how and when an insignia should be worn.

April 19, 2017

Types of Honours

Canadian honours come in three different categories: orders, decorations, and medals.

April 19, 2017

Order of Military Merit

Founded on July 1, 1972, the Order of Military Merit recognizes distinctive merit and exceptional service displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, both Regular and Reserve. Many have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond...

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