Order of Canada, Second Edition
Title | Order of Canada, Second Edition PDF eBook |
Author | Christopher McCreery, MVO |
Publisher | University of Toronto Press |
Total Pages | 533 |
Release | 2018-01-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1487500947 |
The second edition of The Order of Canada continues the celebration of the order. Christopher McCreery sheds new light on the development of Canadian honours in the early 1930s, the imposed prohibition on honours from 1946 to 1967, and new details on those who have been removed or resigned from the Order.
The Order of Canada
Title | The Order of Canada PDF eBook |
Author | Christopher McCreery |
Publisher | University of Toronto Press |
Total Pages | 393 |
Release | 2005-01-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0802039405 |
In 1966, a project to create a national honour for Canadians was begun. The first recipients of the Order of Canada were announced a year later, and in the nearly forty years since, the Order has become a symbol familiar to, and respected by, people from across the country. The spirit that motivates the Order of Canada - celebration, inclusion, and democracy - was born of the memories of Canada's earlier experience with honours. From initial distrust and misunderstanding to the awakening of a national identity, the development of the Order reflects the relationship Canadians have with their country, their government, their culture, and their heroes. The Order itself is a product of national identity, politics, and history, reflected by the significance of its recipients' accomplishments. Indeed, the Order's history is as fascinating as the more than 4000 Canadians who have received it. This first book-length history of the Order of Canada - and first major work on Canadian honours - by Christopher McCreery is a celebration of the Order and a close examination of its unique design and various early incarnations. McCreery provides both a history of the Order's beginnings and a more general overview of trends in Canadian honours. Extensively illustrated with never-before-published photographs, The Order of Canada: Its Origins, History, and Developments pays tribute to the individuals who felt the need for a system of recognition for Canadians.
The Canadian Honours System
Title | The Canadian Honours System PDF eBook |
Author | Christopher McCreery |
Publisher | Dundurn |
Total Pages | 867 |
Release | 2015-11-28 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1459724178 |
This updated, full-colour illustrated book recounts the history of Canada’s various national orders, decorations, and medals. This expanded and updated edition of The Canadian Honours System surveys the history of Canada’s various orders, decorations, and medals, from New France’s Croix de St. Louis, Britain’s the Order of the Bath, to modern Canadian honours such as the Sacrifice Medal and recently created Polar Medal. Since the establishment of the Order of Canada in 1967, the Canadian honours system has grown to become one of the most comprehensive in the world — with more than 300,000 Canadians having been rewarded over the past fifty years. Each honour in the modern Canadian honours system, and its precursor, the British imperial honours system, is examined here in detail, including historical background, design, and criteria for bestowal. With special chapters on heraldry, protocol, and the proper mounting and wearing of medals, The Canadian Honours System is an essential reference for anyone interested in Canadian honours.
Fifty Years Honouring Canadians
Title | Fifty Years Honouring Canadians PDF eBook |
Author | Christopher McCreery |
Publisher | Dundurn Press |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2017-01-31 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781459736573 |
This fully illustrated history traces the Order of Canada from its establishment in 1967 to its place today as a national honour. Over the past fifty years more than six thousand Canadians have been appointed to the Order of Canada. Those who embody the motto of the Order through their efforts to “Desire a better country,” continue to be recognized by the Crown and their fellow Canadians with the familiar white snowflake insignia. This illustrated history traces the origins of the Order, from the debate surrounding Canadians accepting peerages and knighthoods that took place during the First World War, through to Vincent Massey and Lester Pearson’s great desire to see their fellow citizens recognized with a truly Canadian honour. Details about the design of the insignia, investitures, and prominent members of the Order of Canada are also included. Rich with illustrations and historical vignettes, this book provides an easily accessible window into the fascinating history of our pre-eminent national honour.
Constitution of the Order of Canada
Title | Constitution of the Order of Canada PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Public Information Directorate, Office of the Secretary to the Governor General = Direction de l'information publique, Bureau du secrétaire du Gouverneur général |
Total Pages | 11 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Decorations of honor |
ISBN | 9780662658405 |
Awareness and Views on the Order of Canada : Final Report
Title | Awareness and Views on the Order of Canada : Final Report PDF eBook |
Author | Canada. Governor General. Office of the Secretary |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 43 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
The Order of Canada
Title | The Order of Canada PDF eBook |
Author | Christopher P. McCreery |
Publisher | University of Toronto Press |
Total Pages | 533 |
Release | 2018-05-04 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1487512139 |
In 1966, a project to create a national honour for Canadians was begun. The order recognizes individuals for their outstanding achievements, dedication, and service to the country. It is a product of national identity, politics, and history, and includes such individuals as Atom Egoyan, Joseph Boyden, and Louise Arbour. The second edition of The Order of Canada continues the celebration of the order. Christopher McCreery sheds new light on the development of Canadian honours in the early 1930s, the imposed prohibition on honours from 1946 to 1967, and new details on those who have been removed or resigned from the Order. Extensively illustrated, The Order of Canada pays tribute to the individuals who felt the need for a system of recognition for Canadians. Indeed, the order’s history is as fascinating as the more than four thousand Canadians who have received it.