June 27, 2025

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will take part in the Canada Day National Noon Ceremony at Lebreton Flats Park, where she will deliver remarks and preside over a special Order of Canada investiture ceremony.

The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest honours. It recognizes people across all sectors of society who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to our nation. The motto of the Order, DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM, translates to “They desire a better country.”

The following appointees will be invested into the Order of Canada:

Officers

• Heather Rankin, O.C.
  Mabou, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
• Ryan Reynolds, O.C., O.B.C.
  Vancouver, British Columbia and New York, New York, United States of America

Members

• Deantha Rae Edmunds, C.M.
  St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Scott Oake, C.M., O.M.
  Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Kim Thúy Ly Thanh, C.M., C.Q.
  Longueuil, Quebec

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Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 12 p.m., during the Canada Day National Noon Ceremony
Location: LeBreton Flats Park

Notes for media:

• All media reporting on Canada Day festivities must register their attendance by providing their name and outlet to the Parliamentary Press Gallery. Media representatives who are not members of the Parliamentary Press Gallery will need to apply for Canada Day accreditation. To register or request accreditation, please contact the Parliamentary Press Gallery at pressres2@parl.gc.ca before Friday, June 27, 5:00 p.m. (ET).
• For any questions about Canada Day or to request an interview with Order of Canada appointees, media are asked to contact Canadian Heritage at media@pch.gc.ca.
• Photos taken by the Governor General’s official photographer can be made available upon request.

Related content:

• Canada Day National Noon Ceremony

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

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