Order of Merit of the Police Forces Appointments

Summary#

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon appointed a group of police leaders and officers to The Order of Merit of the Police Forces. The appointments were officially sealed on May 23, 2023 and published in the Canada Gazette on October 14, 2023.

What it does#

• Lists people given the national honour The Order of Merit of the Police Forces at three levels: Commanders, Officers, and Members.
• Names include serving senior police leaders and other police personnel from across Canada.
• Notes that some listings are promotions within the order.
• The document was signed as witnessed by Maia Welbourne, Acting Secretary General of the Order.

Who's affected#

• Current and former members of Canadian police services — especially those named in the list.
• Police organizations and their communities, because honours recognize leadership and service.
• The general public, who can see which individuals received national recognition.

Why it matters#

• This is a national honour that recognizes distinguished service or achievement in policing.
• It affects reputations, careers, and public recognition of the named individuals and their services.
• There is no change to policing rules or powers; it is an awards announcement rather than a policy change.