Appointments to the Order of St. John

Summary#

On behalf of THE KING, the Governor General of Canada appointed a group of Canadians to the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. The appointments, published in the Canada Gazette, list people named to several ranks; the honours were issued by instruments dated August 15, 2023, and February 5, 2024.

What it does#

• Names specific Canadians to ranks in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.
• Ranks listed include:
  • Knights of the Order
  • Dames of the Order
  • Commanders of the Order
  • Officers of the Order
  • Members of the Order
• Publishes the full list of appointees (names appear in the Canada Gazette).

Who's affected#

• The people whose names appear in the Gazette notice.
• Many appointees carry military or public-service titles; others are civilians.
• Beyond the named individuals and the Order itself, there is no new rule or program created by this notice. If it is unclear whether a specific person appears on the list, check the Gazette entry for the full names.

Why it matters#

• These are honorary appointments. They formally recognize service or contributions to the community or the Order.
• The notice is mostly ceremonial. It records who has been given an honour and makes the list public.
• For the individuals named, the appointment is a public acknowledgement that can matter for reputation, ceremonial precedence, or involvement with the Order’s activities.