Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 1 Commander (C.O.M.), 24 Officers (O.O.M.) and 93 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during two ceremonies at Rideau Hall.
Please note that the information below reflects the rank and posting of the appointees at the time of their appointment to the Order of Merit of the Police Forces.
OFFICERS
Chief Shawn Dulude, O.O.M.
Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, Quebec
Chief Nishan J. Duraiappah, O.O.M.
Peel Regional Police Service, Ontario
(This is a promotion within the Order)
Chief Superintendent Keith Douglas Scott Finn, O.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Surrey, British Columbia
Established in October 2000, the Order of Merit of the Police Forces honours the leadership and exceptional service or distinctive merit displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Police Services, and recognizes their commitment to this country. The primary focus is on exceptional merit, contributions to policing and community development.
His Majesty King Charles III is the Order’s Sovereign, the governor general is its Chancellor and a Commander, and the commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is its Principal Commander.