Roch Lanteigne Removed from Order of Military Merit

Summary#

The Canada Gazette records that the appointment of Master Warrant Officer (Retired) Roch Lanteigne to the Order of Military Merit was ended at his request. The ending was done by an ordinance signed on February 11, 2022 and published on March 26, 2022.

What it does#

• Officially removes Master Warrant Officer (Retired) Roch Lanteigne from the membership roll of the Order of Military Merit.
• Notes that the termination followed his individual request and the approval of the Governor General.
• Records that the decision was made by ordinance signed on February 11, 2022 and announced in the Canada Gazette on March 26, 2022.

Who's affected#

• Directly: Master Warrant Officer (Retired) Roch Lanteigne, whose appointment was terminated.
• Institutionally: the Order of Military Merit, which updates its membership records.
• Others who may notice: members of the military honours community, historians, and anyone checking official honours lists or citations.
• The notice was signed by Ian McCowan, Secretary General of the Order of Military Merit.

Why it matters#

• This is a formal, public record that a member has left a national military honour.
• It affects official lists and the public record of honours.
• The Gazette notice gives no further reason beyond the individual’s request, so any other motive or context is not stated.