Here’s the list of recipients released by Rideau Hall on the eve of Canada Day (* denotes a promotion within the Order): Toronto-born Graydon Carter has served as Vanity Fair’s editor since the early 1990s. Use our search tool to find out who they are. The Order of Canada was issued to Trebek for his work in television and promotion of education. The Order of Canada is how our country honours people who make extraordinary contributions to the nation. Robert Cianflone - FIFA via Getty Images Christine Sinclair is one of this year's Order of Canada recipients. It was on July 1, 1967, that the Order of Canada received its first members. OTTAWA—The Order of Canada is receiving 113 new members this year. Honours recipients inspire us through their exceptional achievements. The names of the recipients of the 2017 Order of New Brunswick were released as part of New Brunswick Day celebrations.

Companions of the Order of Canada, the highest level of the Order of Canada, have demonstrated the highest degree of merit to Canada and humanity, on the national or international scene. The 2017 recipients of the Order of Nova Scotia are:-- Bradford J. Barton, Dartmouth: Brad Barton is a devoted educator who pioneered integration of Nova Scotia schools and created the foundation for inclusion of African Nova Scotian learners, educators and curriculum. Since its creation in 1967—Canada’s centennial year—more than 7 000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order. Companions are entitled to use the post-nominal "C.C." Order of Canada list announced: A guide to who's being honoured. Up to 15 Companions are appointed each year, with a limit of 165 living Companions at any given time.