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 distrust and misunderstanding to the awakening of a national identity, the development of the Order reflects the relationship Canadians have with their country, their government, their culture, and their heroes. The Order itself is a product of national identity, politics, and history, reflected by the significance of its recipients » accomplishments. Indeed, the Order »s history is as fascinating as the more than 4000 Canadians who have received it.
This first book-length history of the Order of Canada – and first major work on Canadian honours – by Christopher Mc Creery is a celebration of the Order and a close examination of its unique design and various early incarnations. Mc Creery provides both a history of the Order »s beginnings and a more general overview of trends in Canadian honours. Extensively illustrated with never-before-published photographs, The Order of Canada: Its Origins, History, and Developments pays tribute to the individuals who felt the need for a system of recognition for Canadians.
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