What is Order of Canada?
{{Infobox order |title = Order of Canada |image = |caption = Insignia of a Companion of the Order of Canada |awarded_by = the<br />[[File:Arms of Canada (shield).svg|30px]]<br />[[Monarchy of Canada|King of Canada]] |type = [[Order (decoration)|National order]] |motto = ''Desiderantes meliorem patriam'' |eligibility = All living Canadians, except federal and provincial politicians and judges while holding office. |for = The highest degree of merit, an outstanding level of talent and service, or an exceptional contribution to Canada and humanity. |status = Currently constituted |head_title = Sovereign |head = [[Elizabeth II]] |chancellor = [[David Lloyd Johnston]] |commander = |grades = Companion (CC)<br />Officer (OC)<br />Member (CM) |former_grades = Medal of Service<br />Medal of Courage |date = 17 April 1967 |first_induction = 1 July 1967 |last_induction = |total = 5,604 |recipients = |individual = |higher = [[Order of Merit|Member of the Order of Merit]] |lower = [[Order of Military Merit (Canada)|Commander of the Order of Military Merit]] |image2 = |caption2 = }} The '''Order of Canada''' was set up in 1967 by Queen Elizabeth II, to reward service to Canada. It is at the top of Canada’s honours system. It has three classes or ranks to recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Only Canadian citizens can have the award, but every year up to five foreigners can be given an honorary award. The Order of Canada’s motto is {{lang-la|DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM}} ({{lang-en|They desire a better country}}). == Grades == === Companion (CC) === Given to recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement and merit of the highest degree, especially in service to Canada or to humanity at large. === Officer (OC) === For a lifetime of achievement and merit of a high degree, es