OTTAWA,
ON, May 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the
Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will host a special honours ceremony
at Rideau Hall that will focus on mental health. This special
ceremony will take place during Mental Health Week, which runs from
May 6 to 12, 2024.
The individuals to be honoured have made significant
contributions to improving the mental or physical health of their
fellow Canadians or have advanced global health initiatives.
Through their groundbreaking work, these individuals have deepened
our understanding of the links between physical and mental health
or have helped to combat the stigmatization of those facing mental
health challenges.
During this ceremony:
- 7 Officers (O.C.) and 25 Members (C.M.) will be invested into
the Order of Canada.
- 5 Meritorious Service Crosses (M.S.C.) and 35 Meritorious
Service Medals (M.S.M.) will be presented as part of the
Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division).
- 1 Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers will be presented.
List of honourees attending the ceremony
Date:
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Time:
11:00 a.m.
Location:
Rideau Hall Ballroom
Notes for media:
- To guarantee your access to the ceremony, we ask that you
please confirm your attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office at
media@gg.ca.
- Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no
later than 10:30 a.m. on the day of
the ceremony.
- Official photos of the ceremony will be made available upon
request.
Related Content:
Message from the Governor General on Mental Health Week
Learn more about Mental Health Week
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