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

March 17, 2026

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 March 19, 2026.

During this ceremony:

  • One Companion (C.C.), six Officers (O.C.) and 25 Members (C.M.) will be invested into the Order of Canada;
  • Two Meritorious Service Crosses (M.S.C.) and 23 Meritorious Service Medals (M.S.M.) will be presented as part of the Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division); and
  • One Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers will be presented.

List of honourees attending the ceremony

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
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
media@gg.ca

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