The Order of Canada: Its Origins, History, and Developments

by Christopher McCreery

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802039405
• ISBN13: 9780802039408
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.3" x 10.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher