Appointments to the Order of St. John

Summary#

On behalf of THE KING, the Governor General of Canada, acting on the recommendation of the Grand Prior, appointed a group of Canadians to the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. The appointments, covering the ranks of Knights, Dames, Commanders, Officers and Members, were recorded from instruments dated April 11, 2024, September 11, 2024, December 2, 2024, and January 15, 2025.

What it does#

• Publicly lists people who have been named to the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in Canada.
• Records new appointments to these ranks: Knights, Dames, Commanders, Officers, and Members of the Order.
• Notes that the appointments were made by the Governor General of Canada on behalf of THE KING, following recommendation by the Grand Prior.
• Shows the dates on which the honours were awarded: April 11, 2024, September 11, 2024, December 2, 2024, and January 15, 2025.

Who's affected#

• The Canadians named in the notice (the individual appointees to the Order).
• The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, which keeps a public record of its members.
• For most of the public, this is a ceremonial announcement; it does not change laws or create new government programs.

Why it matters#

• These are formal honours. Being named to the Order is an official recognition that may matter to the recipients, their families, workplaces, and communities.
• The Canada Gazette publication makes the appointments an official public record.
• Beyond recognition and prestige for those named, the notice has no obvious direct effect on services or public policy.