July 1, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, participated in the Canada Day daytime ceremony on LeBreton Flats, in Ottawa, where she delivered remarks and presided over a special Order of Canada investiture ceremony.
The country we celebrate today is shaped by every connection we create, every aspiration we possess, and every goal we achieve. We have so much to be proud of. We must all continue to enrich our communities with our own unique voices.
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 were invested into the Order of Canada:
Officers
- Heather Rankin, O.C.
- Ryan Reynolds, O.C., O.B.C.
Members
- Deantha Rae Edmunds, C.M.
- Scott Oake, C.M., O.M.
- Kim Thúy Ly Thanh, C.M., C.Q.
