Media advisory - Governor General to invest appointees into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces for exceptional service

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 12, 2024 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 1 Commander (C.O.M.), 16 Officers (O.O.M.) and 80 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during two ceremonies at Rideau Hall.

The Governor General and Mike Duheme, Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, will deliver remarks.

The Order of Merit of the Police Forces honours the leadership and exceptional service or distinctive merit displayed by the members of Canadian police services, and recognizes their commitment to this country. The primary focus is on exceptional merit, contributions to policing, and community development.

List of appointees attending the ceremony on February 14

List of appointees attending the ceremony on February 15

Ceremonies:

Date:               Wednesday, February 14, 2024 
Time:              11:00 a.m. 
Location:        Rideau Hall Ballroom

Date:               Thursday, February 15, 2024 
Time:              11:00 a.m. 
Location:        Rideau Hall Ballroom

Notes for media:

• To guarantee your access to the ceremony, we ask that you please confirm which day you wish to attend with the Rideau Hall Press Office via [email protected].
• Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 10:45 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.
• Official photos of the ceremony will be made available upon request.

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• Order of Merit of the Police Forces

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SOURCE Governor General of Canada

Media information: Rideau Hall Press Office, [email protected]