September 18, 2023
QUÉBEC, Quebec— Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present 34 Decorations for Bravery during a ceremony to be held at the Citadelle of Québec on September 19, 2023. The Decorations for Bravery are among Canada’s most respected and prestigious civilian honours.
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec
About the Decorations for Bravery
In 1972, Queen Elizabeth II established a series of medals recognizing courageous acts. Over the last 50 years, governors general have awarded Decorations for Bravery to more than 4 200 recipients—from Canada and abroad, civilians and uniformed personnel, living and deceased—in recognition of acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances that range from potential drownings and vehicle accidents to animal attacks and burning buildings.
Learn more about the Decorations for Bravery
Notes for 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 Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec no later than 9:45 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.
- Photos taken by the Governor General’s official photographer can be made available upon request.
Media information:
Rideau Hall Press Office
343-573-7563
media@gg.ca
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