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Auburn Annie · 07-08-2008, 04:17 PM

Who actually makes the decision as to who is awarded the Order of Canada? The Governor General? A committee?

From the OoC website:

Eligibility and Nominations
Any person or group is welcome to nominate a deserving individual as candidate for appointment to the Order of Canada. Nomination forms are available from the Chancellery, Rideau Hall, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A1. There is no posthumous award.

The Chancellery of Honours keeps all nominations confidential to respect privacy and to avoid disappointment if the nominee is not selected. We ask that nominators and others involved respect this policy.

The Order of Canada nomination form is also available in Adobe Acrobat format. (See http://www.gg.ca/honours/nat-ord/oc/oc-info_e.asp for forms.)

Nominations should be accompanied by biographical notes detailing the career and achievements of the nominee. It is helpful to include the names of persons who would support the nomination and who could provide information about why the individual deserves the honour.

There is no deadline for nominations, as it is an on-going process. It takes a year to a year and a half for the nomination to be submitted to the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada. This independent advisory council, chaired by the Chief Justice of Canada, reflects the diversity and excellence in Canadian society. The Advisory Council reviews all nominations and makes recommendations to the Governor General. The average number of nominations received in recent years has been approximately 700-800 per year.

All Canadians are eligible for the Order of Canada, with the exception of federal and provincial politicians and judges while in office. There are no posthumous appointments. Officers and Members may be elevated within the Order in recognition of further achievement, based on continued exceptional or extraordinary service to Canada. Usually, promotions are considered five years after the first appointment.

The Order’s constitution permits non-Canadians to be considered for honorary appointments. They may be considered for outstanding achievement that reflects honour on Canada and/or lifetime contributions to humanity at large.

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Okay, please note above there are no posthumous awards. I surely believ Ronnie's outstanding achievements reflect honour on Canada - at least. Somebody needs to get off the stick.

07-08-2008, 04:17 PM	#4
Auburn Annie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 3,101	Re: Order of Canada for Ronnie Hawkins-Gord thinks so too.. Who actually makes the decision as to who is awarded the Order of Canada? The Governor General? A committee? From the OoC website: Eligibility and Nominations Any person or group is welcome to nominate a deserving individual as candidate for appointment to the Order of Canada. Nomination forms are available from the Chancellery, Rideau Hall, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A1. There is no posthumous award. The Chancellery of Honours keeps all nominations confidential to respect privacy and to avoid disappointment if the nominee is not selected. We ask that nominators and others involved respect this policy. The Order of Canada nomination form is also available in Adobe Acrobat format. (See http://www.gg.ca/honours/nat-ord/oc/oc-info_e.asp for forms.) Nominations should be accompanied by biographical notes detailing the career and achievements of the nominee. It is helpful to include the names of persons who would support the nomination and who could provide information about why the individual deserves the honour. There is no deadline for nominations, as it is an on-going process. It takes a year to a year and a half for the nomination to be submitted to the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada. This independent advisory council, chaired by the Chief Justice of Canada, reflects the diversity and excellence in Canadian society. The Advisory Council reviews all nominations and makes recommendations to the Governor General. The average number of nominations received in recent years has been approximately 700-800 per year. All Canadians are eligible for the Order of Canada, with the exception of federal and provincial politicians and judges while in office. There are no posthumous appointments. Officers and Members may be elevated within the Order in recognition of further achievement, based on continued exceptional or extraordinary service to Canada. Usually, promotions are considered five years after the first appointment. The Order’s constitution permits non-Canadians to be considered for honorary appointments. They may be considered for outstanding achievement that reflects honour on Canada and/or lifetime contributions to humanity at large. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Okay, please note above there are no posthumous awards. I surely believ Ronnie's outstanding achievements reflect honour on Canada - at least. Somebody needs to get off the stick.