Police Order of Merit appointments

Summary#

The Governor General, Mary May Simon, appointed a group of police officers and civilian staff to the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. The appointments were signed under the order’s seal on May 3, 2022 and published in the Canada Gazette on September 10, 2022.

What it does#

• Lists people who have been made Officers or Members of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces.
• Records that two appointees—Daniel J. Kinsella and James Ramer—were promoted within the Order (not new entries).
• Provides the formal witness and signature for the list (signed by Ian McCowan on May 3, 2022).

Who's affected#

• The individuals named in the notice (police leaders, officers, and some civilian staff).
• Police organizations and local communities may notice these honours because they recognize individual service.
• For the general public, there is no change in law or police powers; this is an awards list, not a new policy.

Why it matters#

• These are honours that recognize distinguished service in policing.
• Being named can raise the profile of the recipients and acknowledge contributions to public safety.
• The notice is primarily ceremonial and part of the official record of federal honours.