Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony ~ Governor General to Invest 45 Recipients into the Order of Canada

August 23, 2017

OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will invest 1 Companion, 13 Officers and 31 Members into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Friday, August 25, 2017, at 10:30 a.m.

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About the Order of Canada
Created in 1967, the Order of Canada, one of our country’s highest civilian honours, recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Close to 7 000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and have taken to heart the motto of the Order: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (“They desire a better country”). Appointments are made by the governor general on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada.

A schedule for the investiture ceremony, the list of recipients with citations, and a backgrounder on the Order of Canada are attached.

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Media wishing to cover the event are asked to confirm their attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office, and must arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 10:15 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.

Media information:

Melanie Primeau
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-993-2569
613-618-2691 (cell)
melanie.primeau@gg.ca

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