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Companion of the Order of Canada

Canadian honor
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  • Order of Canada
    Order of Canada

    The most prestigious level, companion, is limited at any time to 180 members, excluding the principal companion, extraordinary companions, and honorary companions. It recognizes the recipient’s ‘‘outstanding achievement and merit of the highest degree, especially in service to Canada or humanity at large.” The second level, officer, recognizes a…

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    The most prestigious level, companion, is limited at any time to 180 members, excluding the principal companion, extraordinary companions, and honorary companions. It recognizes the recipient’s ‘‘outstanding achievement and merit of the highest degree, especially in service to Canada or humanity at large.” The second level, officer, recognizes a…

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