This is a list of post-nominal letters used in Canada. The order in which they follow an individual's name is: # Distinctions conferred directly by the Crown # University degrees # Memberships of societies and other distinctions Normally no more than two are given, representing the highest award of each type. For decorations and medals, the order of precedence is the same as the order of precedence for the wearing of order insignias, decorations, and medals, as laid out by the

Department of Canadian Heritage The Department of Canadian Heritage, or simply Canadian Heritage (french: Patrimoine canadien), is the department of the Government of Canada that has roles and responsibilities related to initiatives that promote and support "Canadian identity ...

Awards and orders

} , - , OQ , , '' Officier de l'Ordre national du Québec'' , , en, Officer of the National Order of Quebec , - , CQ , , '' Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Québec'' , , en, Knight of the National Order of Quebec , - , SOM , ,

Saskatchewan Order of Merit The Saskatchewan Order of Merit (french: Ordre du Mérite de la Saskatchewan) is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Instituted in 1985 by Lieutenant Governor Frederick Johnson, on the advice of the Cabinet u ...

, - , OOnt , ,

Order of Ontario The Order of Ontario () is the most prestigious official honour in the Canadian province of Ontario. Instituted in 1986 by Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander, on the advice of the Cabinet under Premier David Peterson, the civilian order is ad ...

, - , OBC , , Order of British Columbia , - , AOE , ,

Alberta Order of Excellence The Alberta Order of Excellence (french: Ordre d'excellence de l'Alberta) is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Alberta. Instituted in 1979 when Lieutenant Governor Frank C. Lynch-Staunton granted royal assent to the Alberta O ...

, - , OPEI , ,

Order of Prince Edward Island The Order of Prince Edward Island (french: Ordre de Île-du-Prince-Édouard) is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. Instituted in 1996 by Lieutenant Governor Gilbert Clements, on the advice of the Cabinet ...

, - , OM , ,

Order of Manitoba The Order of Manitoba (french: Ordre du Manitoba) is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Manitoba. Instituted in 1999 when Lieutenant Governor Peter Liba granted Royal Assent to The Order of Manitoba Act, the order is adminis ...

, - , ONB , ,

Order of New Brunswick The Order of New Brunswick (french: Ordre du Nouveau Brunswick) is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Instituted in 2000 by Lieutenant Governor Marilyn Trenholme Counsell, on the advice of the Cabinet under ...

, - , ONS , ,

Order of Nova Scotia The Order of Nova Scotia (french: Ordre de la Nouvelle-Écosse) is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Instituted on August 2, 2001, when Lieutenant Governor Myra Freeman granted Royal Assent to the Order of Nova ...

, - , ONL , ,

Order of Newfoundland and Labrador The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador (french: Ordre du Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Instituted in 2001, when Lieutenant Governor Arthur Maxwell House granted Roy ...

, - , OMC , ,

Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship The Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship is a provincial medal of merit that is awarded in the Canadian province of Ontario. It was established by the Government of Ontario in 1973 to recognize people who, through exceptional long-term efforts, hav ...

, - , SVM , ,

Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal (SVM) is a civil decoration for volunteers in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, introduced in 1995 by the Government of Saskatchewan. Prior to the establishment of the medal volunteerism could be recognized b ...

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Territorial orders

, - , colspan="3" , ''Note: Precedence of territories orders are in order of when they were added to the national orders system, not by the normal order of precedence for territories.'' , - , ONu , ,

Order of Nunavut The Order of Nunavut (french: Ordre du Nunavut, iu, ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥ ᐃᓕᓴᖅᓯᔾᔪᑦ ᐅᔭᒥᒃ, italic=no, translit=Nunavumni Ilisaqsijjutujamik, ikt, Nangariyauyunut Nunavunmi) is a civilian Award, honour for merit in the Provinces an ...

, , , - , ONWT , ,

Order of the Northwest Territories The Order of the Northwest Territories (french: Ordre des Territoires du Nord-Ouest) is a civil honour for merit in the Canadian territory of the Northwest Territories. Instituted in 2013, it is the highest honour which can be bestowed by the Gov ...

, , , - , OY , ,

Order of Yukon Order, ORDER or Orders may refer to: * Categorization, the process in which ideas and objects are recognized, differentiated, and understood * Heterarchy, a system of organization wherein the elements have the potential to be ranked a number of ...

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National Decorations

, - , SMV , ,

Star of Military Valour The Star of Military Valour (french: Étoile de la vaillance militaire) is a decoration that is, within the Canadian system of honours, the second highest award for military valour, and one of three honours for military valour awarded by the Cana ...

, - , SC , , Star of Courage , - , MSC
french: CSM , ,

Meritorious Service Cross The Meritorious Service Cross (french: Croix du service méritoire) is a decoration that is, within the Canadian system of honours, one of the two Meritorious Service Decorations gifted by the Canadian monarch, his or her Governor-in-Council. Cr ...

, , When awarded the Meritorious Service Cross, francophones use the post-nominal letters ''CSM'' for ''Croix du service méritoire'', instead of ''MSC''. , - , MMV, ,

Medal of Military Valour The Medal of Military Valour (french: Médaille de la vaillance militaire) is a decoration that is, within the Canadian system of honours, the third highest award for military valour, and one of three honours for military valour gifted by the Can ...

, - , MB , , Medal of Bravery , - , MSM , ,

Meritorious Service Medal A Meritorious Service Medal is an award presented to denote acts of meritorious service, and sometimes gallantry, that are worthy of recognition. Notable medals with similar names include: * Meritorious Civilian Service Award *Meritorious Service Me ...

, , The post-nominal letters for the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) are the same in both English and French. , - , RVM , ,

Royal Victorian Medal The Royal Victorian Medal (RVM) is a decoration established by Queen Victoria in April 1896. On 14 May 1912, King George V further confirmed the institution of the medal with an additional royal warrant. A part of the Royal Victorian Order, it ...

, - , CD , ,

Canadian Forces Decoration The Canadian Forces' Decoration (post-nominal letters "CD") is a Canadian award bestowed upon members of the Canadian Armed Forces who have completed twelve years of military service, with certain conditions. By convention, it is also given to t ...

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Appointments to the monarch

, - , ADC , , Aide-de-Camp to His Majesty , - , A de C , , Aide-de-Camp to Governor General,

Lieutenant Governor A lieutenant governor, lieutenant-governor, or vice governor is a high officer of state, whose precise role and rank vary by jurisdiction. Often a lieutenant governor is the deputy, or lieutenant, to or ranked under a governor — a "second-in-comm ...

or viceroy. , - , KHS , , King's Honorary Surgeon , rowspan="6", During the reign of a female monarch, the K is replaced with a Q for "queen". , - , KHP , , King's Honorary Physician , - , KHDS , , King's Honorary Dental Surgeon , - , KHNS or KHN , , King's Honorary Nursing Sister or King's Honorary Nurse , - , KHC , , King's Honorary Chaplain , - , KPO , , King's Police Officer , - , colspan="3", ''Note: King's Counsel is a civil distinction, and is listed with legal positions later in the list.'' , - , colspan="3" bgcolor="#CADABA" ,

Political

, - , PC
french: CP, ,

Privy Councillor A privy council is a body that advises the head of state of a state, typically, but not always, in the context of a monarchic government. The word "privy" means "private" or "secret"; thus, a privy council was originally a committee of the mo ...

, , A Privy Councillor is also entitled to be styled "

The Honourable ''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' ( American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certa ...

" or "''L'honorable''" for life. The post-nominal letters are necessary to denote that someone is a privy councillor because in Canada holding a certain office can also allow the use of ''The Honourable'' title. Unlike what is done in the United Kingdom, the post-nominals "PC" have precedence over all Crown honours with two notable exceptions: the Victoria Cross ("VC") and the Cross of Valour ("CV"). In practice, post-nominals are not usually translated from one language to another, but this is an exception. , - , ECNS , Member of the

Executive Council of Nova Scotia The Executive Council of Nova Scotia (informally and more commonly, the Cabinet of Nova Scotia) is the cabinet of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Almost always made up of members of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly, the Cabinet is sim ...

, Used for members (including honorary members) of the Executive Council of Nova Scotia since 2007. , - , ECA , Member of the

Executive Council of Alberta The Executive Council of Alberta (the Cabinet) is a body of ministers of the Crown in right of Alberta, who along with the lieutenant governor, exercises the powers of the Government of Alberta. Ministers are selected by the premier and typic ...

, Used for members (including honorary members) of the Executive Council of Alberta. Bill 1 was passed by the Legislative Assembly of Alberta on 24 March 2022. Section 7 stipulates that every member and honorary member of the Executive Council may use these postnominals. Section 6 states that every former living member as of 6 February 2022, and anybody who becomes a former member of the Executive Council, is designated as an honorary member. , - , MP, , Member of

House of Commons of Canada The House of Commons of Canada (french: Chambre des communes du Canada) is the lower house of the Parliament of Canada. Together with the Crown and the Senate of Canada, they comprise the bicameral legislature of Canada. The House of Commo ...

, , Letters are short for "Member of Parliament". This title is used in Canada and other Commonwealth nations to describe members of the lower house of Parliament only. The

Senate of Canada The Senate of Canada (french: region=CA, Sénat du Canada) is the upper house of the Parliament of Canada. Together with the Crown and the House of Commons, they comprise the bicameral legislature of Canada. The Senate is modelled after the ...

is part of Parliament, but its members are not called MPs. , - , MPP, , Member of the

Ontario Legislative Assembly The Legislative Assembly of Ontario (OLA, french: Assemblée législative de l'Ontario) is the legislative chamber of the Canadian province of Ontario. Its elected members are known as Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs). Bills passed by ...

after 1938 , , Letters are short for " Member of Provincial Parliament". Before 1938, members used MLA. , - , MNA, , Member of the

National Assembly of Quebec The National Assembly of Quebec (officially in french: link=no, Assemblée nationale du Québec) is the legislative body of the province of Quebec in Canada. Legislators are called MNAs (Members of the National Assembly; french: link=no, dépu ...

after 1968 , , Before 1968, members used MLA. , - , MLA , ,

Member of the Legislative Assembly A member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is a representative elected by the voters of a constituency to a legislative assembly. Most often, the term refers to a subnational assembly such as that of a state, province, or territory of a country. S ...

, , Used for members of provincial and territorial legislatures except Ontario, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador. , - , MHA , , Member of the

Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly is the unicameral deliberative assembly of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It meets in the Confederation Building in St. Jo ...

, , Only used for members of the Newfoundland and Labrador legislative assembly. Even though Nova Scotia's assembly is called the

Nova Scotia House of Assembly The Nova Scotia House of Assembly (french: Assemblée législative de la Nouvelle-Écosse; gd, Taigh Seanaidh Alba Nuadh), or Legislative Assembly, is the deliberative assembly of the General Assembly of Nova Scotia of the province of Nova Scotia ...

, its members are styled MLAs.

Professional and academic qualifications

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King's Counsel In the United Kingdom and in some Commonwealth countries, a King's Counsel (post-nominal initials KC) during the reign of a king, or Queen's Counsel (post-nominal initials QC) during the reign of a queen, is a lawyer (usually a barrister or ...

french: conseillier de la roi , , During the reign of a female monarch, the English letters are ''QC'' for Queen's Counsel. , - , CS , Certified Specialist of The Law Society of Ontario , Lawyers who are designated Certified Specialist are recognized and experienced in their field of law and have met high standards imposed by the Law Society of Ontario. This is commonly identified as modern day replacement to the Queen's Counsel (QC) designation. , - , Esq , , Lawyer , , Used as an affectation without any official sanction. Rarely used by the holder of the title, but it can be found in some official contexts, such as the "appearances" section in the decisions of Canadian courts. Historically, it was also occasionally used for

esquire Esquire (, ; abbreviated Esq.) is usually a courtesy title. In the United Kingdom, ''esquire'' historically was a title of respect accorded to men of higher social rank, particularly members of the landed gentry above the rank of gentlema ...

s in the British context of the title. , - , Ad. E. , , Lawyer Emeritus

Quebec Bar The Bar of Quebec (french: Barreau du Québec) is the regulatory body for the practice of advocates in the Canadian province of Quebec and one of two legal regulatory bodies in the province. It was founded on May 30, 1849, as the Bar of Lower C ...

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Academic orders, societies, academians

, - , ACIC , Associate Member of the

Chemical Institute of Canada A chemical substance is a form of matter having constant chemical composition and characteristic properties. Some references add that chemical substance cannot be separated into its constituent elements by physical separation methods, i.e., wit ...

(CIC) , An individual who supports the objectives of the CIC and is not able to meet the requirements of membership (see MCIC) uses the ACIC designation. , - , ACIS , , Associate of the

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators The Chartered Governance Institute (previously known as The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, ICSA) has divisions in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong/China, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Southern Africa, the United Kingdom an ...

, , - , ARCT , , Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto (

Royal Conservatory of Music The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM), branded as The Royal Conservatory, is a non-profit music education institution and performance venue headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1886 by Edward Fisher as The Toronto ...

) , , - , ARIDO , , Member of the

Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) is a self-regulatory professional organization for interior designers in Ontario, Canada Ontario ( ; ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada.Ontario is loca ...

, , - , BCSLA , , Member of the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects , , - , CCFP , , Certificant of

The College of Family Physicians of Canada The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC; French: ''Collège des médecins de famille du Canada'', ''CMFC'') is a professional association and the legal certifying body for the practice of family medicine in Canada. This national organiz ...

, , - , CSLA , , Member of the

Canadian Society of Landscape Architects The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (French:''Association des architectes paysagistes du Canada''; CSLA-AAPC) is the national organization representing 1600 landscape architects in Canada's ten provinces and three territories. The organizat ...

, , - , C.Psych , , Member of the

College of Psychologists of Ontario The College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) is the regulatory college for the profession of psychology in Ontario, Canada. It sets the standards for the provision of psychological services by Psychologists and Psychological Associates. The Col ...

, , - , CPMHN(C) , , Certified in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing by the

Canadian Nurses Association The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), known in French as the Association des infirmières et infirmiers du Canada (AIIC), is the national professional association representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed and registered pr ...

, , - , DCAPM , , Diplomate of the Canadian Academy of Pain Management , , - , DipSportMed , , Diplomate of the

Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source o ...

, , - , DRCPSC , , Diplomate of the

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (french: Collège royal des médecins et chirurgiens du Canada) is a regulatory college which acts as a national, Non-profit organization, nonprofit organization established in 1929 by a speci ...

, , - , FCAE , , Fellow of the

Canadian Academy of Engineering The Canadian Academy of Engineering (french: L'Académie canadienne du génie) is a national academy of distinguished professional engineers in all fields of engineering, who are elected on the basis of "their distinguished service and contribution ...

, , - , FCAHS , , Fellow of

Canadian Academy of Health Sciences The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) is one of three national academies that comprise the Council of Canadian Academies The Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) (french: Conseil des académies canadiennes, CAC) was created to perform in ...

, , - , FCAMPT , , Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapists , , - , FCASI , , Fellow of the

Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute is a nonprofit organization for Canadians that are interested in the fields of space, aeronautics, and remote sensing. It seeks to further the cause of science and engineering among the population, and provi ...

, , - , FCFP , , Fellow of

, , - , FCGmA , , Fellow of the

Canadian Gemmological Association The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) is a Canada-wide professional organization which sets standards in the practice of gemology. It is a non-profit, educational organization, which provides a forum for Canadian gemmologists to meet and s ...

, , - , FCIC , , Fellow of the

, , - , FCIM , , Fellow of the

Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) is a not-for-profit technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials and energy industries. CIM's members are convened from industry, academia and go ...

, , - , FCIP , , Fellow of the

Canadian Institute of Planners The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) is a professional organization in Canada for those involved in land use planning. It is responsible for advocating at national and international levels for members, developing public policy positions, and ...

, , - , FCIS , , Fellow of the

, , - , FCMS , , Fellow of the

Canadian Mathematical Society The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) (french: Société mathématique du Canada) is an association of professional mathematicians dedicated to the interests of mathematical research, outreach, scholarship and education in Canada. It serves the ...

, , - , FCSI , , Fellow of the

Canadian Securities Institute The Canadian Securities Institute (CSI; formerly, CSI Global Education) is a Canadian organization that offers licensing courses, advanced certifications, continuing education and custom training for financial services professionals in Canada an ...

, , - , FEC , , Fellow of

Engineers Canada Engineers Canada (French: ') is the national organization of the 12 provincial and territorial associations that regulate the practice of engineering in Canada. Engineers Canada serves these associations, which are its sole members, by delivering n ...

, , - , FEIC , , Fellow of th
Engineering Institute of Canada
, , - , FIAM , , Fellow of the

Institute of Asset Management The Institute of Asset Management is a UK-based not-for-profit professional body for those involved in acquisition, operation and care of physical assets, especially critical infrastructure. It was instrumental in the development of the internati ...

, , - , FONA , , Fellow of th
Ontario Numismatic Association
, , - , FRCA , , Fellow of the

Royal Canadian Academy of Arts The Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA) is a Canadian arts-related organization that was founded in 1880. History 1880 to 1890 The title of Royal Canadian Academy of Arts was received from Queen Victoria on 16 July 1880. The Governor Gener ...

established 1880 , , - , FRAIC , , Fellow of the

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is a not-for-profit, national organization that has represented architects and architecture for over 100 years, in existence since 1907. The RAIC is the leading voice for excellence in the built ...

, , - , FRCCO , , Fellow of the

Royal Canadian College of Organists The Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO), founded in 1909, is a national association of organists and church musicians in Canada, with 28 centres from Victoria, British Columbia to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The National Office is ...

, , - , FRCD , , Fellow of the

Royal College of Dentists of Canada The Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC; french: Collège royal des chirurgiens dentistes du Canada) is a regulatory college which administers examinations for qualified dental specialists as part of the dentistry profession in Canada. Its h ...

, , - , FRCGS , , Fellow of the

Royal Canadian Geographical Society The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS; French: ''Société géographique royale du Canada'') is a Canadian nonprofit educational organization dedicated to imparting a broader knowledge and deeper appreciation of Canada—its people a ...

, , - , FRCNA , , Fellow of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association , , - , FRCPC , , Fellow of the

(Division of Medicine) , , - , FRCSC , , Fellow of the

(Division of Surgery) , , - , FRHSC , , Fellow of the

Royal Heraldry Society of Canada The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada (RHSC; french: Société royale héraldique du Canada) is a Canadian organization that promotes interest in heraldry in Canada. It was founded in 1966 and granted royal patronage in 2002. History The societ ...

, , - , FRSA , , Fellow of the

Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), also known as the Royal Society of Arts, is a London-based organisation committed to finding practical solutions to social challenges. The RSA acronym is used ...

, , - , FRSC
french: MSRC , , Fellow of the

Royal Society of Canada The Royal Society of Canada (RSC; french: Société royale du Canada, SRC), also known as the Academies of Arts, Humanities and Sciences of Canada (French: ''Académies des arts, des lettres et des sciences du Canada''), is the senior national, bil ...

, , - , MAIBC , , Member of the

Architectural Institute of British Columbia The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) is the regulatory body responsible for registering and licensing all architects in the Province of British Columbia in Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces ...

, , - , MCFP , , Member of

, , - , MCIC , , Member of the

, , - , MIAM , Member of the

, , - , MRAIC , , Member of the

, , - , MCIP , , Member of the

, , - , LRHSC , , Licentiate of the

, , - , OAA , , Member of the

Ontario Association of Architects The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is the regulatory body responsible for registering and licensing all architects legally entitled to practice the scope of architecture in the Province of Ontario Ontario ( ; ) is one of the thirteen p ...

, , - , RCA , , Member of the

established 1880 , , - , rmc , , Graduate of the

Royal Military College of Canada '') , established = 1876 , type = Military academy , chancellor = Anita Anand ('' la, ex officio, label=none'' as Defence Minister) , principal = Harry Kowal , head_label ...

, , Students who graduate from the

, the

Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean , mottoeng = Truth, Duty, Valour , established = 1952 , type = Military college , chancellor = Anita Anand (''ex officio'' as Defence Minister) , principal = Commanda ...

(CMR), or the

Royal Roads Military College Royal Roads Military College (RRMC) was a Canadian military college from 1940 to 1995, located in Hatley Park, Colwood, British Columbia, near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The facility now serves as the campus of Royal Roads University, a ...

(RRMC) having successfully completed the four interlocking components merit the "rmc" post nominal. This post nominal is presented by the Minister of National Defence to individuals upon successful completion of the four components, which are academics (undergraduate degree), leadership, athletics, and bilingualism. , - , colspan="3" bgcolor="#CADABA" ,

Professional qualifications

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Art and graphic design

, - , CCE , , Member of the

Canadian Cinema Editors Canadian Cinema Editors (CCE) is a professional association of film editors, founded in 2007. The bilingual non-profit organization promotes picture editing in television, film and new media. 2011 C.C.E. Award Winners 2012 C.C.E. Award Winn ...

, - , CSC , , Member of the

Canadian Society of Cinematographers The Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC) (''French:'' Société canadienne des cinéastes) is a non-profit Canadian trade organization with over 500 members whose mission is to promote the artistic creativity and required skills for cinemato ...

, - , CDC , , Member of the Casting Directors Society of Canada , - , CGD , , Certified Member of the

Society of Graphic Designers of Canada The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) is Canadaʼs national certification body for graphic and communication design and since 1956 has established standards for design professionals, educators, and leaders. GDC licenses and certifies me ...

, - , RGD , , Certified Member of the

Association of Registered Graphic Designers The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD or simply RGD; formerly ARGD/ON is a non-profit, self-regulatory organization, self-regulatoryprofessional design association with over 3,000 members. It serves graphic design professionals, man ...

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Dispute resolution

, - , CMed , , Chartered Mediator , rowspan="4", Awarded by the

ADR Institute of Canada The ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC), is a non-profit organization that offers alternative dispute resolution services to its members and the public across the country. It is one of the leading authorities on ADR in Canada, offering highly respected ...

. , - , QMed , , Qualified Mediator , - , CArb , , Chartered Arbitrator , - , QArb , , Qualified Arbitrator , - , RRM , Registered Roster Mediator , Registered Roster Mediators or RRMs are mediators and med-arbitrators who have met the stringent knowledge, skills, experience, and ethics standards for admission to one of Mediate BC's rosters. Mediate BC exists to serve the public: the RRM allows the public to identify mediators who are committed to Mediate BC’s Standards of Conduct and meet ongoing requirements for continuing professional development. , - , colspan="3" bgcolor="#e4ecdb" ,

Engineering and Applied Science Technology

, - , PEng , ,

Professional Engineer Regulation and licensure in engineering is established by various jurisdictions of the world to encourage life, public welfare, safety, well-being, then environment and other interests of the general public and to define the licensure process thro ...

, , By law, can only be used by members of a provincial or territorial engineering regulator. See

Canadian Council of Professional Engineers Engineers Canada (French: ') is the national organization of the 12 provincial and territorial associations that regulate the practice of engineering in Canada. Engineers Canada serves these associations, which are its sole members, by delivering ...

. , - , EIT , , Engineer-in-Training/ Engineering Intern , - , StrucEng , ,

Structural Engineer Structural engineers analyze, design, plan, and research structural components and structural systems to achieve design goals and ensure the safety and comfort of users or occupants. Their work takes account mainly of safety, technical, economi ...

, - , CTech , , Certified Engineering Technician , rowspan="3", In most parts of the country, membership in a regulatory organization is needed to use the title, but is not needed to practice. See

Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists Technology Professionals Canada (TPC) is an organization in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, that advocates for the profession of technicians and technologists within the provinces of their member organizations. History It was founded in 2010 as ...

. , - , CET , ,

Certified Engineering Technologist Certified Engineering Technologist is a Canadian professional title awarded on the basis of academic qualification and work experience. Abbreviated as C.E.T., most Canadian provincial engineering and applied science technology associations offer t ...

, - , AScT , ,

Applied Science Technologist Applied Science Technologist is a Canadian professional title awarded on the basis of academic qualification and work experience. Abbreviated as A.Sc.T., some, but not all, Canadian provincial engineering and applied science technology association ...

, - , - , PTech , , Professional Technologist, , Exact meaning varies considerably across the country. , - , CBET(c)
Certified Biomedical Engineering Technologist/Technician
br /> , On April 8, 1982, The Canadian Board of Examiners for Biomedical Engineering Technologists and Technicians was approved by the International Certification Commission (ICC) to certify Biomedical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Canada. , - , LET , , Licensed Engineering Technologist , , Used only in Ontario. , - , RET , ,

Registered Engineering Technologist In Canada, a Registered Engineering Technologist (R.E.T.) is a category of membership of the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET). This designation is only used in the province of Alberta Alberta ...

, , Used only in Alberta. No longer being issued since October 2009, and replaced by PTech. , - , RSE , Red Seal Endorsement , Inter-provincial skilled trade professional journeyperson license. See Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship. , - , colspan="3" bgcolor="#e4ecdb" ,

Finance

, - , CGA , ,

Certified General Accountant Certified General Accountant (CGA) is a professional designation granted to Canadian accountants. A person who meets the education, experience and examination requirements of the Certified General Accountants of Canada (CGA-Canada) is entitled to u ...

, - , CCP , ,

Certified Credit Professional Certified Credit Professional (CCP) is the Canadian designation awarded to professionals in the credit management field by the Credit Institute of Canada (CIC). A CCP designation holder is a member of the Credit Institute of Canada and is boun ...

, In 1928, the Government of Canada created the Credit Institute of Canada (CIC) through a Special Act of Parliament. The mandate of the CIC is to provide rigorous training, examination and continuous learning to credit professionals who protect the wealth of Canada's companies and institutions. The institute is the only government-recognized body in Canada to issue the CCP designation in the field of Commercial Credit. , - , CIRP , , Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional , , - , CFA , ,

Chartered Financial Analyst The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program is a postgraduate professional certification offered internationally by the American-based CFA Institute (formerly the Association for Investment Management and Research, or AIMR) to investment and fina ...

, - , CFP
Certified Financial Planner
, , - , CIM, , Chartered Investment Manager , , - , CMA , ,

Certified Management Accountant Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is a professional certification credential in the management accounting and financial management fields. The certification signifies that the person possesses knowledge in the areas of financial planning, ...

, , - , CA , , Chartered Accountant , - , CPA , ,

Chartered Professional Accountant Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA; french: comptable professionnel agréé) is the professional designation which united the three Canadian accounting designations that previously existed: :* Chartered Accountant ( CA), :* Certified Gen ...

, - , CBV , , Chartered Business Valuator , - , CPM , , Certified Payroll Manager , - , PCP , ,

Payroll Compliance Practitioner The National Payroll Institute, formerly the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA), represents Canadian employers' payroll interests. Canada's 1.5 million employers annually pay $929 billion in wages and taxable benefits, $310 billion in federal a ...

, - , (F)CIP , (Fellow) Chartered Insurance Professional , - , CRM , Canadian Risk Management , - , CIA , Certified Internal Auditor , - , - , TEP , Trust and Estate Practitioner , - , colspan="3" bgcolor="#e4ecdb" ,

Land surveying

, - , ALS , , Alberta Land Surveyor , - , BCLS , , British Columbia Land Surveyor , - , CLS , , Canada Lands Surveyor , - , MLS , , Manitoba Land Surveyor , - , OLS , , Ontario Land Surveyor , - , SLS , , Saskatchewan Land Surveyor , - , colspan="3" bgcolor="#e4ecdb" ,

Medical

, - , CCPE , , Canadian Certified Physician Executive , - , CHE , ,

Certified Health Executive The Certified Health Executive (CHE) program was established by the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) in 1984. It is to provide a Canadian credential that recognizes effective leadership in Canadian health services. The CHE Program is ...

, - , PHN , , Public Health Nurse , - , RM , , Registered Midwife , - , RN , ,

Registered Nurse A registered nurse (RN) is a nurse who has graduated or successfully passed a nursing program from a recognized nursing school and met the requirements outlined by a country, state, province or similar government-authorized licensing body to o ...

, - , MRT , , Medical Radiation Technologist , - , RO , , Registered Optician , - , RRT , ,

Registered Respiratory Therapist A respiratory therapist is a specialized healthcare practitioner trained in critical care and cardio-pulmonary medicine in order to work therapeutically with people who have acute critical conditions, cardiac and pulmonary disease. Respirator ...

, - , CCPA , , Canadian Certified

Physician Assistant A physician assistant or physician associate (PA) is a type of mid-level health care provider. In North America PAs may diagnose illnesses, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and may serve as a principal healthcare prov ...

and Canadian Certified Counsellor , - , RPSGT , , Registered Polysomnographic Technologist , - , NP , ,

Nurse Practitioner A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse and a type of mid-level practitioner. NPs are trained to assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, formulate and prescribe ...

, - , LPN , ,

Licensed Practical Nurse A licensed practical nurse (LPN), in much of the United States and Canada, is a nurse who cares for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. In the United States, LPNs work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practition ...

, - , RPN , , Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Registered Practical Nurse A licensed practical nurse (LPN), in much of the United States and Canada, is a nurse who cares for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. In the United States, LPNs work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitio ...

, - , RPh , , Registered Pharmacist , - , R.Kin

, On June 4, 2007, the Kinesiology Act was enacted making the designation "Kinesiologist" a legal and protected designation in Ontario. , - , CBET(c)
Certified Biomedical Engineering Technologist/Technician
, On April 8, 1982, The Canadian Board of Examiners for Biomedical Engineering Technologists and Technicians was approved by the International Certification Commission (ICC) to certify Biomedical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Canada. , - , cdt

, On June 8, 2009, at the annual meeting of the International Certification Commission (ICC) in Baltimore Maryland, a revised certification program of The Canadian Board of Examiners for Biomedical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (BMET Board) that include a “cdt” designation for Certified Dialysis Technologists and Technicians was approved. The BMET Board changed its name to The Canadian Board of Examiners for Biomedical Engineering and Dialysis Technologists and Technicians, (Le Jury Canadien D’Accréditation en Génie Biomédical Pour Les Technologues et Les Techniciens) to reflect the addition of dialysis certification to the program. , - , RDT
Registered Dental Technician
, - , RDH
Registered Dental Hygienist
, - , DD
Denturism Degree
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Science

, - , C.Chem , , Chartered Chemist , The Association of the Chemical Profession of Ontario (ACPO), legally constituted in 1963 by a provincial Act, sets strict academic standards for its members and monitors their professional and ethical conduct. These members are Chartered Chemists, permitted to use the designation C. Chem. after their names. , - , PGeo , , Professional Geoscientist, , In some provinces, use of this title is restricted by law to members of the provincial regulatory body. , - , PGeol , , Professional Geologist , - , PGeoph , , Professional Geophysicist , - , PPhys , , Professional Physicist , - , RPBio , , Registered Professional Biologist , - , P.Ag , , Professional Agrologist, , In some provinces, professionals practicing agrology must register with a provincial regulatory body. In Quebec agr is used instead of P. Ag. , , - , colspan="3" bgcolor="#e4ecdb" ,

Business, project management, and logistics

, - , Acc.Dir. , , Accredited Director of The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada , , The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada is the Canadian division of the

. , - , CAPM , Certified Associate Project Manager , , - , CBHF , , Companion of the

Canadian Business Hall of Fame The Canadian Business Hall of Fame celebrates the outstanding achievements of Canada's most distinguished business leaders, past and present. Over 170 Order of the Business Hall of Fame Companions serve as inspiring examples for all young Canadians ...

, , - , OBHF , , Officer of the

, - , CAE , , Certified Association Executive , - , CHRP , , Certified Human Resources Professional , , - , C.Dir , ,

Chartered Director Chartered may refer to: * Charter, a legal document conferring rights or privileges ** University charter ** Chartered company * Chartered (professional), a professional credential * Charter (shipping) * Charter (airlines) * Charter (typeface) * Cha ...

, - , C. Mgr. , ,

Chartered Manager Chartered may refer to: * Charter, a legal document conferring rights or privileges ** University charter ** Chartered company * Chartered (professional), a professional credential * Charter (shipping) * Charter (airlines) * Charter (typeface) * Ch ...

, - , CCLP , , CITT-Certified Logistics Professional , - , CMC , ,

Certified Management Consultant "Certified management consultant" (CMC) is an international professional certification established in 1967 for management consulting professionals, awarded by institutes in 50 countries (as of February 2014). The CMC enjoys global reciprocity; cons ...

, - , ICD.D , , Institute of Corporate Directors, Director , - , PMP , ,

Project Management Professional Project Management Professional (PMP) is an internationally recognized professional designation offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). As of 31 July 2020, there are 1,036,368 active PMP-certified individuals and 314 chartered chapters ...

, - , PLog , , Professional Logistician , - , CAPM , ,

Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is a credential offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The CAPM is an entry-level certification for project practitioners. Designed for those with less project experience, the CAPM is i ...

, - , PRP , , Professional Registered Parliamentarian , - , RP , , Registered Parliamentarian , - , colspan="3" bgcolor="#e4ecdb" ,

Health and safety

, - , CRSP , , Canadian Registered Safety Professional , - , CRST
Canadian Registered Safety Technician
, - , CPHI(C) , , Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) , - , CIC , , Certification in Infection Control , - , ROH , , Canadian Registered Board of Occupational Hygienist , - , ROHT

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Other

, - , CAMA , , Certified Asset Management Assessor , , Administered by WPiAM through PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada. , - , CAMP/AMP , , Certified Asset Management Professional , , Awarded by PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada. , - , CCS , Certified Customs Specialist , - , CE , Credentialed Evaluator , Awarded by the Canadian Evaluation Society , - , CTC , , Certified Travel Councillor , - , CTM , , Certified Travel Manager , - , EP , , Environmental Professional , , - , GISP , , Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional , - , ISP , , Information Systems Professional , , - , FEA , , Certified Family Enterprise Advisor and Member of the Institute of Family Enterprise Advisors , - , GSC , , Gold Seal Certification , rowspan="2", Organized by the Canadian Construction Association , - , GSI , , Gold Seal Certification - Intern , - , ME , , Master Electrician , , Provincially regulated license. In Ontario, it is regulated by th
Electrical Safety Authority
previously known as

Ontario Hydro Ontario Hydro, established in 1906 as the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario, was a publicly owned electricity utility in the Province of Ontario. It was formed to build transmission lines to supply municipal utilities with electricity g ...

through the Electricity Act of 1998, O.Reg 570/05. , - , MMP ,

Maintenance Management Professional The Maintenance Management Professional designation (MMP) is a registered professional designation in Canada issued on the authority of the President of PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada (PEMAC) to individuals who successfully complete a ...

, , - , MLT , , Medical Laboratory Technologist , - , RD , , Registered Dietitian , - , RSE , , Red Seal Endorsement , , Interprovincial qualification endrosement for skilled trade professionals in Canada. In Ontario, the program is facilitated by The

Ontario College of Trades The Ontario College of Trades was the regulatory body that governs skilled trades in Ontario. The College officially opened on April 8, 2013 and its activities are mandated by the ''Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009'' (OCTA ...

, - , RSW , , Registered Social Worker , - , RMT , , Registered Massage Therapist , - , RPF , ,

Forester A forester is a person who practises forestry, the science, art, and profession of managing forests. Foresters engage in a broad range of activities including ecological restoration and management of protected areas. Foresters manage forests to ...

(Registered Professional Forester) , - , RPP , , Registered Professional Planner , - , RCIC , , Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant , - , RISIA , , Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor , - , OCT , ,

Ontario Certified Teacher Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) is the designation of professionals which is granted by the Council of the Ontario College of Teachers The Ontario College of Teachers (OCT; french: Ordre des enseignantes et des enseignants de l'Ontario EEOlink ...

, - , OCELT , , Ontario Certified English Language Teacher , The designation was granted in early 2017, and is automatically applied to accredited members of TESL Ontario.

Hereditary titles

British post-nominals used alongside Canadian ones

Any person who, prior to 1 June 1972, was a member of a British order or the recipient of a British decoration or medal may use the post-nominal letters for the decoration or medal together with those of any Canadian order, decoration or medal. Canadians can still be awarded British medals, as well as those from other countries, but this must first be approved by the

Government of Canada The government of Canada (french: gouvernement du Canada) is the body responsible for the federal administration of Canada. A constitutional monarchy, the Crown is the corporation sole, assuming distinct roles: the executive, as the ''Crown-i ...

. (See

Nickle Resolution The Canadian titles debate originated with the presentation to the House of Commons of Canada of the Nickle Resolution in 1917. This resolution marked the earliest attempt to establish a Government of Canada policy requesting the sovereign, in the ...

)

The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem

Notes and references

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