Fifty Years Honouring Canadians
Fifty Years Honouring Canadians

Author: Christopher McCreery

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2017-01-07

Total Pages: 479

ISBN-13: 1459736591

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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.

Fifty Years Honouring Canadians
Fifty Years Honouring Canadians

Author: Christopher McCreery

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2017-01-07

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1459736583

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Over the past fifty years more than 6,000 Canadians have been appointed to the Order of Canada. This illustrated history traces the Order’s origins, along the way explaining how the merit-based honour got its familiar snowflake insignia. Replete with gorgeous illustrations, this book provides an accessible window into our national honour.

The Canadian Honours System
The Canadian Honours System

Author: Christopher McCreery

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2015-11-28

Total Pages: 867

ISBN-13: 1459724178

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This updated, full-colour illustrated book recounts the history of Canada’s various national orders, decorations, and medals. This expanded and updated edition of The Canadian Honours System surveys the history of Canada’s various orders, decorations, and medals, from New France’s Croix de St. Louis, Britain’s the Order of the Bath, to modern Canadian honours such as the Sacrifice Medal and recently created Polar Medal. Since the establishment of the Order of Canada in 1967, the Canadian honours system has grown to become one of the most comprehensive in the world — with more than 300,000 Canadians having been rewarded over the past fifty years. Each honour in the modern Canadian honours system, and its precursor, the British imperial honours system, is examined here in detail, including historical background, design, and criteria for bestowal. With special chapters on heraldry, protocol, and the proper mounting and wearing of medals, The Canadian Honours System is an essential reference for anyone interested in Canadian honours.

Life in Canada Fifty Years Ago
Life in Canada Fifty Years Ago

Author: Canniff Haight

Publisher:

Published: 2008-09-01

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9781437845150

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We have but little to complain of as a people. Our progress during the last fifty years has been such as cannot but be gratifying to every Canadian, and if we are only true to ourselves and the great principles that underlie real and permanent success, we should go on building up a yet greater and more substantial prosperity, as the avenues of trade which are being opened up from time to time become available. But let us guard against the enervating influences which are too apt to follow increase of wealth.

A Resilient Crown
A Resilient Crown

Author: D. Michael Jackson

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2022-08-30

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1459749723

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As the Queen marks seventy years on the throne, this engaging work examines Canada’s constitutional monarchy. As Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee in 2022 and nears the conclusion of her reign, much discussion and debate has taken place about the monarchy in Canada. A Resilient Crown examines a broad range of issues related to Canada’s constitutional monarchy, its present state, and its future. Topics include Crown-Indigenous relations; the foundational place of the Crown in Canada’s system of government; the viceregal offices and the role of the administrator; the Crown and francophone Canada; the prime ministers and the Queen; royal tours; and Queen Elizabeth herself. Drawing from academics, serving and retired public servants, and well-known commentators, this book brings together a rich collection of essays that delve into the Crown in Canada today.

Country Life in Canada Fifty Years AgoPersonal Recollections and Reminiscences of a Sexagenarian
Country Life in Canada Fifty Years AgoPersonal Recollections and Reminiscences of a Sexagenarian

Author: Canniff Haight

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781986300513

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Country Life in Canada Fifty Years AgoPersonal recollections and reminiscences of a sexagenarian by Canniff Haight is a rare manuscript, the original residing in some of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, typed out and formatted to perfection, allowing new generations to enjoy the work. Publishers of the Valley's mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life.

The Canadian Kingdom
The Canadian Kingdom

Author: D. Michael Jackson

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2018-04-14

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1459741196

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An integral part of Canada’s political culture, constitutional monarchy has evolved since Confederation to become a uniquely Canadian institution. How has it shaped twenty-first-century Canada? How have views on the monarchy changed? Eleven experts on the history of Canada’s Crown take up these questions from diverse perspectives.

Fifty Years the Queen
Fifty Years the Queen

Author: Arthur Bousfield

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2002-09

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1550023608

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This tribute examines the life of this outstanding personality and monarch, with emphasis on her Canadian experiences.

1 Sussex Drive
1 Sussex Drive

Author: Gabrielle D'Emilio-Lappa

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2021-07-29

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1039104460

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Rideau Hall, the official Residence of Canada’s Governors General, has been host to some of the greatest leaders and dignitaries in history. Members of royal families, world leaders and heads of state have stayed there and have experienced, firsthand, the warmth and hospitality so often associated with Canadians. For those chosen to serve as Governors General, as well as for their families, Rideau Hall becomes their home for five years, and sometimes longer. To the outsider, a visit to Rideau Hall as an invited guest is like watching a theatre performance, with the supporting cast and crew somewhere in the background but always where they are supposed to be. This book provides first-person narratives and real accounts of memorable moments by those who worked with quiet dignity behind the scenes, and often for the greatest part of their working lives, to make Rideau Hall a home.