Media advisory - Governor General to invest 5 exceptional Canadians at a special ceremony during Canada Day festivities

OTTAWA, ON, June 22, 2026 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, will take part in her first-ever Canada Day national noon ceremony at Lebreton Flats Park, in Ottawa, on July 1, where she will deliver remarks and preside over a special Order of Canada investiture ceremony.

The following appointees will be invested into or promoted within the Order of Canada:

Companion

• Simon Brault, C.C., O.Q.
  Saint-Jean-de-Matha, Quebec
  
  This is a promotion within the Order.

Members

• Michelle Frances Good, C.M.
  Maple Creek, Saskatchewan

• Rassi Nashalik, C.M.
  Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

• Michel Rabagliati, C.M., C.Q.
  Montréal, Quebec

• Chloé Sainte-Marie, C.M.
  Montréal, Quebec

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Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 12 p.m., during the Canada Day national noon ceremony
Location: LeBreton Flats Park

About the Order of Canada

The Order of Canada is one of our country's highest honours. It recognizes people across all sectors of society who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to our nation. The motto of the Order, DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM, translates to "They desire a better country."

Notes for media:

• All media reporting on Canada Day festivities must register their attendance by providing their name and outlet to the Parliamentary Press Gallery.
• Media representatives who are not members of the Parliamentary Press Gallery will need to apply for Canada Day accreditation. To register or request accreditation, please contact the Parliamentary Press Gallery at [email protected] before 5 p.m. (ET) on June 29, 2026.
• For any questions about Canada Day or to request an interview with Order of Canada appointees on July 1, media are asked to contact Canadian Heritage at [email protected].
• Requests to interview appointees before or after July 1 should be directed to the Rideau Hall Press Office at [email protected].
• Photos taken by the Governor General's official photographer can be made available upon request.

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SOURCE Office of the Secretary to the Governor General

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