Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on June 25, 2025.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented a total of 62 Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division), including 7 Meritorious Service Crosses (M.S.C.) and 55 Meritorious Service Medals (M.S.M.), during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Thursday, November 9. Three recipients received the Meritorious Service Medal for the second time.
Toronto, Ontario
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented Meritorious Service Decorations–Military Division, to outstanding members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will present honours to 41 recipients during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 9:30 a.m.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Meritorious Service Decorations Regulations.
2. In these Regulations,
"citation" means a written document attesting the performance by a person referred to in section 5 of that person's duty in an exemplary fashion; (citation)
"Cross" means the Meritorious Service Cross referred to in paragraph 3(a); (Croix)
Created by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Meritorious Service Decorations recognize Canadians for exceptional deeds that bring honour to our country. The cross was originally created in 1984, for members of the military. In 1991, a medal was added to the military division, and both the cross and medal were introduced for civilians.
The Meritorious Service Decorations are an important part of the Canadian Honours System and highlight remarkable achievements that are accomplished over a limited period of time.