Media Advisory: Governor General to Present 30 Honours at the Citadelle of Quebec
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 10/02/13 -- His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will present honours to 30 recipients at the Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Quebec, on Friday, October 4, 2013, at 2 p.m.
The Governor General will present the following honours:
The ceremony's schedule, fact sheets on each of the honours being presented, and the list of recipients are attached. For more information on the Canadian Honours System, please visit our website at .
Media covering the ceremony must contact the Rideau Hall Press Office the day before the event. They will have to show their accreditation at the Citadelle gate, and access the Ballroom through the administration door.
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CEREMONY SCHEDULE
Members of the media are asked to observe the following schedule:
DECORATIONS FOR BRAVERY
Created in 1972, the Canadian Bravery Decorations express symbolically the nation's gratitude to those people who risk their lives to save or protect others, defying in the process the instinct for self-preservation. As no two incidents in which bravery is exhibited are the same in all respects and all such incidents are conditioned by the circumstances under which they are performed, the three decorations were created to reflect the hazards encountered in widely differing situations:
The Cross of Valour (C.V.) recognizes acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril.
The Star of Courage (S.C.) recognizes acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril.
The Medal of Bravery (M.B.) recognizes acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.
All three decorations may be awarded posthumously.
LIST OF RECIPIENTS
STAR OF COURAGE
MEDAL OF BRAVERY
CITATIONS
MERITORIOUS SERVICE DECORATIONS (MILITARY DIVISION)
The Meritorious Service Decorations were created by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to recognize individuals who have made outstanding achievements over a limited period of time. The Meritorious Service Cross, which was the first Meritorious Service Decoration, was created for the military in 1984. In 1991, a Meritorious Service Medal was added to the military division.
The Meritorious Service Cross - Military Division (M.S.C.) recognizes a military deed or a military activity that has been performed in an outstandingly professional manner, according to a very high standard that brings considerable benefit or great honour to the Canadian Armed Forces and to Canada.
The Meritorious Service Medal - Military Division (M.S.M.) recognizes a military deed or military activity performed in a highly professional manner, according to a very high standard that brings benefit or honour to the Canadian Armed Forces and to Canada.
LIST OF RECIPIENTS
Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division)
CITATIONS
GOVERNOR GENERAL'S CARING CANADIAN AWARD
Created in 1995, the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award recognizes living Canadians and permanent residents who have made a significant, sustained, unpaid contribution to their community, in Canada or abroad. Often working behind the scenes, these individuals volunteer their time and efforts to help their fellow citizens. The award also brings to light the example set by volunteers, whose compassion and engagement are a part of our Canadian character.
LIST OF RECIPIENTS
CITATIONS
GOVERNOR GENERAL'S NORTHERN MEDAL
In 2005, the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, then governor general of Canada, created the Governor General's Northern Medal, a medallion to be awarded annually to citizens whose actions and achievements have contributed to the evolution and constant reaffirmation of the Canadian North as part of our national identity.
RECIPIENT AND CITATION
Contacts:
Melanie Villeneuve
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-668-6761 (cellular)
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Datum: 02.10.2013 - 09:33 Uhr
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