Ottawa—

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will preside over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at 10:30 a.m.

The Governor General, who is chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order, will bestow the honour on 35 Members and 10 Officers.

The Order of Canada was created in 1967, during Canada’s centennial year, to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Since its creation, more than 6 000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order.

A schedule for the investiture ceremony, the list of recipients with citations, and a backgrounder on the Order of Canada are attached.

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Media interested in covering this event and interviewing recipients are asked to contact the Rideau Hall Press Office and must arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 10:15 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.

Media information
Julie Rocheleau          
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-7280
julie.rocheleau@gg.ca

src:news.gc.ca