Governor General to invest 118 appointees into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces for exceptional service

April 12, 2023

OTTAWA, Ontario–Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 1 Commander (C.O.M.), 24 Officers (O.O.M.) and 93 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during two ceremonies at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency and Michael Duheme, Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, will deliver remarks.

The Order of Merit of the Police Forces honours the leadership and exceptional service or distinctive merit displayed by the members of Canadian police services, and recognizes their commitment to this country. The primary focus is on exceptional merit, contributions to policing, and community development.

List of appointees attending the ceremony on April 13

List of appointees attending the ceremony on April 14

Ceremonies:

Date:            Thursday, April 13, 2023
Time:            10:30 a.m.
Location:     Rideau Hall Ballroom

Date:            Friday, April 14, 2023
Time:           10:30 a.m.
Location:     Rideau Hall Ballroom

Notes to media:

  • To guarantee your access to the ceremony, we ask that you please confirm which day you wish to attend with the Rideau Hall Press Office at media@gg.ca.
  • Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.
  • Official photos of the ceremony will be made available upon request.

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Media information:
Rideau Hall Press Office
343-573-7563
media@gg.ca

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