Companion of the Order of Canada
The Order of Canada was established in 1967, Canada’s centennial year, as a national system of honours. Appointments to the Order were announced today by the Governor General, Michaëlle Jean.
Appointees with the greatest international name-recognition are Céline Dion and tenor Ben Heppner, both of whom have been promoted from within the Order to Companion, it’s highest level of membership.
There is a maximum of 15 appointments annually to Companionship (only four appointed today and five this past Canada Day, July 1st) with a limitation of 165 living Companions at any given time.
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