Governor General to preside over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall

June 23, 2025

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will preside over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on June 25, 2025.

During this ceremony:

  • 10 Officers (O.C.) and 21 Members (C.M.) will be invested into the Order of Canada; and
  • 2 Meritorious Service Crosses (M.S.C.) and 27 Meritorious Service Medals (M.S.M.) will be presented as part of the Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division).

List of honourees attending the ceremony

Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Rideau Hall Ballroom

Notes for media:

  • To guarantee your access to the ceremony, we ask that you please confirm your attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office at media@gg.ca.
  • Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 10:30 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.
  • Official photos of the ceremony will be made available upon request.

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

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