OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 1 Commander (C.O.M.), 15 Officers (O.O.M.) and 80 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during two ceremonies at Rideau Hall.
The Governor General and Mike Duheme, Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, will deliver remarks.
The Order of Merit of the Police Forces honours the leadership and exceptional service or distinctive merit displayed by the members of Canadian police services, and recognizes their commitment to this country. The primary focus is on exceptional merit, contributions to policing, and community development.
List of appointees attending the ceremony on February 14
List of appointees attending the ceremony on February 15
Ceremonies:
Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Rideau Hall Ballroom
Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Rideau Hall Ballroom
Notes for media:
- To guarantee your access to the ceremony, we ask that you please confirm which day you wish to attend with the Rideau Hall Press Office via media@gg.ca.
- Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 10:45 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.
- Official photos of the ceremony will be made available upon request.
Media information:
Rideau Hall Press Office
media@gg.ca
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