TY  - BOOK
AU  - McCreery,Christopher
TI  - The order of Canada: its origins, history, and development 
SN  - 9781442627963
AV  - CR6257 .O734 2005
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Toronto
PB  - University of Toronto Press
KW  - Order of Canada
KW  - History
KW  - Decorations of honor
KW  - Canada
KW  - Electronic Books
N1  - "Desiderantes meliorem patriam."; 2; False starts and honours in Canada, 1867-1917: the creation of a Canadian policy --; Controversy and discontent, 1917-1935: the decline and brief revival of British honours in Canada --; The honours quagmire, 1935-1948: the ubiquitous Canada medal --; More false starts: Massey presses forward --; First successful steps: founding the Order of Canada --; Selection and reaction: the first honours list --; Transition to a complete honours system --; Enlargement and acceptance --; The logistics of a national order --; Unity and diversity: the composition of the Order of Canada --; Honorary membership: the extended project --; Centrepiece of a modern honours system: recognition from sea to sea; 2; b
N2  - 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 recognition for Canadians
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