Order of Canada
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The Order of Canada is a Canadian state order and the second-highest honour for merit in the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, after the Order of Merit. Wikipedia
Date established: April 17, 1967
Chancellor and Principal Companion: Governor General of Canada
Eligibility: All living Canadians, except federal and provincial politicians and judges while holding office
First induction: 1 July 1967
Grades: Companion (CC); Officer (OC); Member (CM)
Motto: Desiderantes meliorem patriam
Next (higher): Member of the Order of Merit