Governor General to invest 48 appointees into the Order of Canada

November 15, 2022

Ottawa, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 5 Companions (C.C.), 12 Officers (O.C.) and 31 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest honours. Appointments are made for sustained achievement at three levels: Companion, Officer and Member. Officers and Members may be elevated within the Order in recognition of further achievements, based on continued exceptional or extraordinary service to Canada.

List of appointees attending the ceremony

Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Rideau Hall Ballroom

Notes to 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.
  • Please note that masks are mandatory.
  • Official photos of the ceremony will be made available upon request.
  • The Rideau Hall Press Office will gladly coordinate interviews with those invested into the Order of Canada where possible.
     

Media information:
Rideau Hall Press Office
343-573-7563
media@gg.ca

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