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CANADIAN HONOURS SYSTEM [1 record]

Record 1 2006-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names
  • Prizes and Awards (Arts and Culture)
OBS

The Canadian Honours System ensures that we, as proud Canadians, recognize citizens who make a difference in our country through dedicated service to our communities, outstanding achievement, unselfish acts of bravery and meritorious behaviour. In presenting these honours to deserving Canadians, we pay tribute to exceptional contributions that have enriched not only the country but also the world. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the fount of our Canadian Honours System. As our Sovereign, only the Queen of Canada can approve the creation of an honour, based on the recommendation of the Government of Canada. The Governor General administers all responsibilities relating to Canadian Honours on the Queen's behalf.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
  • Prix et récompenses (Arts et Culture)
OBS

Régime canadien de distinctions honorifiques assure que nous, fiers Canadiens, rendons hommage aux citoyens qui méritent la reconnaissance de la nation en raison de services dévoués rendus dans nos collectivités, de réalisations remarquables, d'actes de bravoure altruistes et de conduites méritoires. En présentant ces distinctions honorifiques aux Canadiens méritants, nous rendons hommage aux contributions exceptionnelles qui ont enrichi non seulement notre pays, mais le monde entier. Sa Majesté la reine Elizabeth II est à la source de notre Régime canadien de distinctions honorifiques. En sa qualité de souveraine, seule la reine du Canada peut approuver la création d'une distinction, sur la recommandation du gouvernement du Canada. Le gouverneur général exerce, au nom de la Reine, toutes les prérogatives relatives à l'administration des distinctions honorifiques.

Spanish

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