Operational Service Medal — HAITI Ribbon

Summary#

This is the Order Awarding the Operational Service Medal With the HAITI Ribbon: SI/2020-7, made under the Operational Service Medal Regulations (P.C. 2019-1398, December 19, 2019). It sets which service in or supporting Haiti qualifies for the Operational Service Medal with the HAITI ribbon, repeals two earlier orders, and describes the ribbon and where it is worn.

What it does#

• Repeals Order in Council P.C. 2010-1095 (September 2, 2010) and Order in Council P.C. 2012-334 (March 20, 2012).
• Defines the service that qualifies for the Operational Service Medal with the HAITI ribbon:
  • Service performed in Haiti, or outside Canada in direct support of operations in Haiti; and
  • Time thresholds:
    • 30 cumulative days during March 6, 2004 to June 30, 2017, or
    • 21 cumulative days beginning July 1, 2017, or
    • A combination of days from the two periods that together total at least 21 cumulative days.
• Specifies the ribbon design: 32 mm wide, with a 22-mm royal blue stripe in the middle, flanked by 2.5-mm white and 2.5-mm red stripes.
• States that the medal with the HAITI ribbon is to be worn after the Operational Service Medal with the SIERRA LEONE ribbon.

Who's affected#

• People whose service was performed in Haiti, or outside Canada in direct support of operations in Haiti, and who meet one of the time thresholds above.
• The order replaces earlier rules, so anyone whose eligibility was previously considered under the repealed orders may be affected.
• The source does not list specific employers or branches of service by name.

Why it matters#

• It clarifies who can receive this medal for Haiti-related service and exactly how many days of service are needed.
• It fixes the ribbon appearance and its place in the order of wear, which matters for formal dress and honours records.
• For veterans, staff, or contractors who supported Haiti operations, this provides clear grounds for recognition.