Order of St. John appointments

Summary#

On March 30, 2024, the Canada Gazette published appointments to the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. The Governor General of Canada, acting on behalf of THE KING, named a number of Canadians to ranks in the Order (from Knights and Dames down to Members).

What it does#

• Lists Canadians who have been appointed to the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem at various ranks: Knights, Dames, Commanders, Officers and Members.
• Names are recorded in the Gazette so the appointments are public and part of the official honours record.
• The notice notes the honours were awarded by instruments dated August 15, 2023, and February 5, 2024.

Who's affected#

• The Canadians named in the Gazette. Their full names are printed in the notice.
• Members and supporters of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, and related volunteer or charitable groups tied to the Order.
• Families and communities of the appointees who may recognize or celebrate the honour.

Why it matters#

• These are ceremonial honours that recognize service or contribution connected with the Order’s work.
• Being named in the Gazette is the formal, public record of the appointment.
• For recipients and their communities, the appointment is a form of national recognition and may raise the profile of the causes they serve.