Companions of the Order of Canada, the highest level of the
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada (french: Ordre du Canada; abbreviated as OC) 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.
To coincide with the cen ...
, have demonstrated the highest degree of merit to
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tot ...
and humanity, on the national or international scene. Up to 15 Companions are appointed each year, with a limit of 165 living Companions at any given time. Companions are entitled to use the post-nominal "CC". As of Sept 19, 2020, there were 136 living Companions
(including two honorary). This list shows all of the Companions, in alphabetical order, both living and deceased.
See also
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Canada: A People's History
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Heritage Minutes
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List of Canadian awards
This is a list of all known awards in Canada, conferred by either members of the royal family, viceroys, governments, or private organizations.
National awards
Royal awards in the federal jurisdiction
Viceregal awards in the federal jurisdicti ...
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List of Canadian Victoria Cross recipients
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List of inductees of Canada's Walk of Fame
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Persons of National Historic Significance
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References
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Order of Canada, Companion
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