on 7/6/02 7:42 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Would one of the JMDL Canadians kindly explain what this "member, officer, > companion' of the Order of Canada is about?
The Order of Canada is the highest honour given by the country to a living person. It recognizes lifetime achievement which has benefited Canada in some way. (The motto on the award translates from Latin as "They desire a better country.") Anyone can be nominated except politicians and serving judges. The honour is given out twice a year and there are three levels: Member, Officer, and Companion, with Companion being the highest level. This July, 99 people received the honour. Joni became a Companion of the Order of Canada along with 3 other people. Bruce Cockburn was elevated to Officer. Rick
