Police Order of Merit Appointments

Summary#

This Canada Gazette order, published October 14, 2023, records appointments to the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. The appointments were made by the Governor General, Mary May Simon, on behalf of the King and dated May 23, 2023.

What it does#

• Lists people appointed to the Order of Merit of the Police Forces in three grades: Commanders, Officers and Members.
• Includes many named police leaders from across Canada (the Gazette prints the full list of appointees).
• Notes that some listings are promotions within the Order.
• Is signed as witnessed by Maia Welbourne, Acting Secretary General of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces.

Who's affected#

• The individual appointees and their families.
• Canadian police officers and the police organizations they work for — especially if a local officer you know appears on the list.
• The broader public mainly in that communities may take notice when local police leaders are honoured.

Why it matters#

• These are national honours that formally recognize notable service, leadership or merit in policing.
• Recognition can raise the profile of winners and of the units they represent.
• For most people this is a ceremonial announcement rather than a change in policing policy or operations.