On the occasion of the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II'saccession to the throne as Queen of Canada, Canada has followed a long tradition of recommending to Her Majesty the institution of a comme
This updated, full-colour illustrated book recounts the history of Canada’s various national orders, decorations, and medals.Since the creation of the Canadian honours system in 1967, more than 250,00
This fully illustrated history traces the Order of Canada from its establishment in 1967 through to its development and bestowal upon more than 6,000 Canadians over the past fifty years.Over the past
Extensively illustrated with never-before-published photographs, The Order of Canada: Its Origins, History, and Developments pays tribute to the individuals who felt the need for a system of recogniti
In 1966, a project to create a national honour for Canadians was begun. The order recognizes individuals for their outstanding achievements, dedication, and service to the country. It is a product of
Commended for the 2009 Best Books for Kids & Teens For more than 40 years Canadian orders, decorations, and medals have been used to recognize exemplary citizens for their outstanding contributions t
The final collection of the ongoing adventures of Finn, Jake, and your favorite characters from Cartoon Network's Adventure Time!EVERY ADVENTURE COMES TO AN END...After six years and 75 issues, Finn,
The first book to examine the various parliamentary maces, rods, badges, and chains of office used throughout Canada, Canadian Symbols of Authority details how these devices are used at every level of
Co-founded by Sir John A. Macdonald and Sir George-Etienne Cartier, the history of Ottawa's premier private club — the Rideau Club — is intertwined in so many ways with the development of Canada over
