Media advisory - Governor General to preside over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall

OTTAWA, ON, June 23, 2026 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, will preside over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on June 25, 2026.

During this ceremony, 7 Officers (O.C.) and 21 Members (C.M.) will be invested into the Order of Canada, and the following honours will be presented:

• 1 Bravery Decoration;
• 1 Meritorious Service Cross (M.S.C.) and 8 Meritorious Service Medals (M.S.M.), as part of the Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division);
• 4 Polar Medals; and
• 5 Sovereign's Medals for Volunteers.  

List of honourees attending the ceremony

Date: Thursday, June 25, 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 at [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.
• Photos taken by the Governor General's official photographer can be made available upon request.

Related links:

• Learn more about the Order of Canada
• Learn more about the Decorations for Bravery
• Learn more about the Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division)
• Learn more about the Polar Medal
• Learn more about the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

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SOURCE Office of the Secretary to the Governor General

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