Media Advisory - Governor General to recognize remarkable military achievements during an honours ceremony

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2026 /CNW/ -- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will recognize 38 individuals whose deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country. The ceremony will take place at Rideau Hall on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

The Governor General will present nine Meritorious Service Crosses (M.S.C.) and 29 Meritorious Service Medals (M.S.M) as part of the Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division).

List of recipients attending the ceremony

Ceremony details:

Date:	Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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 your attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office via [email protected].
• Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 10:30 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.
• Official photos of the ceremony will be made available upon request.

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Learn more about the Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division)

All requests for interviews with recipients should be directed to the Department of National Defence:

Department of National Defence
Media Relations Office
[email protected]

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SOURCE Office of the Secretary to the Governor General

Media information: Rideau Hall Press Office, [email protected]