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Established by Queen Victoria on April 21, 1896, the Royal Victorian Order rewards extraordinary, important or personal services performed for the Sovereign or the Royal Family. The Order may be conferred by The King of Canada to recognize services rendered to the Sovereign or to members of the Roya...

Established in 1888 by Queen Victoria, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem is a working order of charitably minded men and women whose philanthropy is expressed principally through its two foundations, the St. John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem and St. John Ambulance. The O...

The Order of Merit was instituted by King Edward VII in 1902, on the occasion of his coronation. This award is conferred by the Sovereign in exercise of the Royal Prerogative to persons who have rendered exceptionally meritorious service to the Crown, in armed services or towards the advancement of ...

INTERPRETATION 1. The definitions in this section apply in this Constitution. “Commander” means a Commander of the Order. (commandeur) “Council” means the Advisory Council established by section 7. (Conseil) “Member” means a Member of the Order (membre) “member of the Canadian Forces” means an offic...

OPENING OF THE FILE Active members of the Canadian Forces, both Regular and Reserve, can be nominated. The nomination period is usually from January to May of each year. All nominations are to be submitted to the Department of National Defence Headquarters Directorate of Honours and Recognition (DH&...

Founded on July 1, 1972, the Order of Military Merit recognizes distinctive merit and exceptional service displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, both Regular and Reserve. Many have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty, and the Order honours them for thei...

Canadian honours come in three different categories: orders, decorations, and medals.

The Canadian Honours System has rules in regards to how and when an insignia should be worn.

INTERPRETATION 1. The definitions in this section apply in this Constitution. "Committee" means the Advisory Committee established by section 7 (1). (Conseil) "Order" means the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. (Ordre) "police force" means a police force established in Canada by or under an Act o...

OPENING OF THE FILE Every spring, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) issues a call for nominations to police officers, members of police associations, police boards, elected government officials, civilians and community leaders at all levels across Canada. All submissions must be re...

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, contrib...

Military Valour Decorations are national honours awarded to recognize acts of valour, self-sacrifice or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. The decorations were approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1993. They consist of the Victoria Cross, the Star of Military Valour and the Meda...

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 an...

Short Title 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Meritorious Service Decorations Regulations. Interpretation 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) "Cros...

Although Provincial Orders are not part of the Canadian Honours System, the following have their place in the Canadian Order of Precedence of Orders, Decorations and Medals PROVINCIAL ORDERS Ordre national du Québec (G.O.Q., O.Q., C.Q.)* (French only) Saskatchewan Order of Merit (S.O.M.) Order of On...

All honours are created by legislation. Consult the regulations governing the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.

The Decorations for Bravery Advisory Committee reviews nominations and recommends appointments to the Governor General.

All honours are created by legislation. Consult the regulations governing the Decorations for Bravery.

All honours are created by legislation. Consult the regulations governing the Polar Medal.