Overview

This fully illustrated history traces the Order of Canada from its establishment in 1967 to its place today as a national honour. Over the past fifty years more than six thousand Canadians have been appointed to the Order of Canada. Those who embody the motto of the Order through their efforts to “Desire a better country,” continue to be recognized by the Crown and their fellow Canadians with the familiar white snowflake insignia. This illustrated history traces the origins of the Order, from the debate surrounding Canadians accepting peerages and knighthoods that took place during the First World War, through to Vincent Massey and Lester Pearson’s great desire to see their fellow citizens recognized with a truly Canadian honour. Details about the design of the insignia, investitures, and prominent members of the Order of Canada are also included. Rich with illustrations and historical vignettes, this book provides an easily accessible window into the fascinating history of our pre-eminent national honour.

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Author:   Christopher McCreery
Publisher:   Dundurn Group Ltd
Imprint:   Dundurn Group Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.880kg
ISBN:  

9781459736573

ISBN 10:   1459736575
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   16 March 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction One: Debate and Discord: Honours in Canada Two: A Nascent Idea Three: Out of the Optimism of the 1960s Four: Establishing a National Institution Five: The Path to Appointment Six: The First Investiture and Dinner Seven: Expansion and Evolution: Reform and the Birth of the Chanceller Eight: Special Events, Investitures, and Anniversaries Nine: The July 1922 Crew: Butler, Beatty, and Bryant Ten: Insignia and Symbols of the Order Eleven: Crafting a Token of Recognition: Manufacturing the Insignia Twelve: Centrepiece of an Honours System Acknowledgements Notes Bibliography Photo Credits Index

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Christopher McCreery holds a doctorate in Canadian political history from Queen’s University and is the author of more than a dozen books. He is private secretary to the lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia, serves on the board of trustees of the Canadian Museum of History/Canadian War Museum, and is a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In 2010 he was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order by the Queen. He lives in Halifax.

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