Appointments to the Order of St. John

Summary#

On behalf of THE KING, the Governor General of Canada published appointments to the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. The notice lists Canadians named to ranks in the Order, with honours awarded by instruments dated April 11, 2024, September 11, 2024, December 2, 2024, and January 15, 2025, and published on June 21, 2025.

What it does#

• Announces people appointed to the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.
• Lists appointments by rank: Knights, Dames, Commanders, Officers, and Members.
• Publishes the specific dates when the honours were signed: April 11, 2024; September 11, 2024; December 2, 2024; January 15, 2025.
• Makes the list of names part of the public record through the Canada Gazette (publication date June 21, 2025).

Who's affected#

• The Canadians named in the notice — they receive the formal honour and public recognition.
• Members and volunteers connected with the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem and related groups (for example, St. John Ambulance) are most likely to notice colleagues on the list.
• For everyone else, this is a public record of honours; there is no change to laws, services, or benefits described in the notice.

Why it matters#

• These are ceremonial honours that publicly recognize individuals for service or contributions tied to the Order.
• The announcement lets the public and organizations see who has been honoured.
• The notice does not describe legal or financial effects; it is mainly a formal, lasting record of the appointments.