Order of Canada
Canadian civilian medal
The Order of Canada is Canada's highest civilian honor, recognizing outstanding achievement, dedication to community, or service to the nation.
Established in 1967, it has three levels: Member, Officer, and Companion.
Recipients may use the post-nominal letters C.M., O.C., or C.C.: She was appointed to the Order of Canada for her contributions to medicine.
- medalMetal honor token
- honourEthical standing and dignity
- recipientOne who receives something
- Governor GeneralViceregal position's formal address
- maple leafDistinctive lobed tree foliage
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Order of Canadacriminal conviction
Legal determination of guilt
infamy · scandal · dishonourable discharge · censure · public condemnation
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