Nomination Form for Order of Canada
The nomination form to suggest a deserving Canadian for the Order of Canada is available on the Governor General of Canada site.
To complete the form, provide the full name, home address, telephone and fax numbers, as well as the nominee's profession or occupation, business address, and business phone and fax numbers. Date of birth, sex and citizenship are also required. If the nominee has dual citizenship, indicate the other country of citizenship.
You also must provide your own name, mailing and email address, phone and fax numbers, and sign the form.
Information and Documents Required
To complete the application, provide your reasons for nominating the candidate on a separate sheet of paper or in the covering letter.
Also provide the names of three people who are familiar with the candidate's accomplishments, and could be expected to support the nomination. The Governor General's office asks that these three individuals not be contacted by you, so that the nomination can remain confidential.
Sending the Nomination
Mail the Order of Canada nomination form, covering letter and reasons for the nomination to:
The Governor General of Canada
Attention: The Chancellery of Honours
Rideau Hall
1 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A1
No stamp is required if mailed in Canada.
How Decisions are Made
An advisory council chaired by the Chief Justice of Canada deliberates on the nominations and makes recommendations to the Governor General of Canada. The deliberations of the council are kept secret.
The Governor General approves the final appointments.
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