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Order of Ontario
Highest honour of the Canadian province of Ontario / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Order of Ontario (French: Ordre de l'Ontario) is the most prestigious official honour in the Canadian province of Ontario.[1] Instituted in 1986 by Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander,[2] on the advice of the Cabinet under Premier David Peterson, the civilian order is administered by the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council and is intended to honour current or former Ontario residents for conspicuous achievements in any field.[1][2][3]
Quick Facts Order of Ontario, Awarded by the lieutenant governor of Ontario ...
Order of Ontario | |
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![]() The full-size insignia of the Order of Ontario, along with a miniature medal and lapel pins | |
Awarded by the lieutenant governor of Ontario![]() | |
Type | Provincial order |
Established | 1986 |
Eligibility | All present or former long-term residents of Ontario who are not elected representatives in government |
Awarded for | Demonstrations of excellence in any field or outstanding contributions to society in Ontario and elsewhere |
Status | Currently constituted |
Founder | Lincoln Alexander representing Elizabeth II |
Chancellor | Edith Dumont |
Sovereign | Charles III |
Grades | Member |
Post-nominals | OOnt |
Statistics | |
First induction | 1987 |
Total inductees | 707 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Saskatchewan Order of Merit |
Next (lower) | Order of British Columbia |
![]() Ribbon of the Order of Ontario |
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