May 16, 2006
OTTAWA -- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will preside at the investiture of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces on Friday, May 19, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Rideau Hall.
The Governor General will present a total of 44 Canadians with their insignia. Fifteen officers and 29 members will be invested.
The Order was created in October 2000 to recognize conspicuous merit and exceptional service by members and employees of the Canadian police forces whose contributions extend beyond protection of the community. There are three levels of membershipCommander, Officer and Memberthat reflect long-term, outstanding service in varying degrees of responsibility. Each level has corresponding post-nominal letters: C.O.M., O.O.M. and M.O.M.
The media schedule for the ceremony, additional information about the Order, recipients' names and citations are attached. Please click on our web site at www.gg.ca for further information on the Order or visit the Web site of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police at http://www.cacp.ca .
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Media informationMarilyne GuèvremontRideau Hall Press Office(613) 998-7280
Public informationChancellery of HonoursGovernment House(613) 993-3524 or 1 800 465-6890
Annex A
Members of the media are asked to observe the following schedule:
10:15 a.m. Arrival of media through the Princess Anne entrance
10:25 a.m. Guests begin to take their seats in the Ballroom
10:30 a.m. Sound and light checks
11:00 a.m. The Governor General enters the Ballroom
The Governor General speaks
The Governor General presents recipients with their insignia of membership
The Principal Commander speaks
12:00 p.m. National anthem and end of ceremony
12:05 p.m. Media interviews with recipients
Annex B
The badge of the Order is a blue-enamelled, straight-end cross (the same as that of the Order of Military Merit) with a distinguishing ribbon of three equal bands of blue, gold and blue.
The governor general is the chancellor and one of the commanders of the Order. The commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the principal commander of the Order, submits recommendations for appointment to the governor general on behalf of an advisory committee. Nominations for appointment to the Order may be made by submitting the name of a member or employee of a police force to the commanding officer of that police force.
OFFICERS
NAME
POLICE FORCE
Assistant Commissioner Ian Edward Atkins, O.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Halifax, N.S.
Chief Inspector Jacques Beaupré, O.O.M.
Sûreté du Québec, Mascouche, Que.
Deputy Commissioner John F. Carson, O.O.M.
Ontario Provincial Police, Orillia, Ont.
Assistant Director General Steven Chabot, O.O.M.
Sûreté du Québec, Montreal, Que.
Assistant Director General Richard Deschesnes, O.O.M.
Sûreté du Québec, Montreal, Que.
Doctor Ronald M. Fourney, O.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ont.
Chief Paul Hamelin, O.O.M.
Midland Police Service, Ont.
Deputy Commissioner Jay C. Hope, O.O.M.
Ontario Provincial Police, Orillia, Ont.
Director John M. Janusz, O.O.M.
Service de police de Gatineau, Que.
Chief Armand P. La Barge, O.O.M.
York Regional Police, Newmarket, Ont.
Chief B. W. (Wes) Luloff, O.O.M.
Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service, Thunder Bay, Ont.
Assistant Commissioner Alistair Donald Macintyre, O.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Surrey, B.C.
Assistant Commissioner Darrell Wesley McFadyen, O.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Regina, Sask.
Staff Sergeant William Randall Munro, O.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Nanaimo, B.C.
Deputy Chief Susan P. E. O'Sullivan, O.O.M.
Ottawa Police Service, Ont.
MEMBERS
NAME
POLICE FORCE
Staff Sergeant Dominic J. Broaders, M.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, St. John's, N.L.
Chief F. Richard Bruce, M.O.M.
Brandon Police Service, Man.
Staff Sergeant John A. Buis, M.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Burnaby, B.C.
Chief Superintendent Ruby Drucilla Burns, M.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, St. John's, N.L.
Constable Gérard Carrier, M.O.M.
Sûreté du Québec, Montreal, Que.
Chief Marshall L. Chalmers, M.O.M.
Camrose Police Service, Alta.
Superintendent Martin J. Cheliak, M.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Grand Prairie, Alta.
Inspector Paul Richard Darbyshire, M.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Vancouver, B.C.
Deputy Chief Bartolomeo DiPasquale, M.O.M.
Amherstburg Police, Ont.
Inspector Karl H. Erfle, M.O.M.
Ottawa Police Service, Ont.
Assistant Commissioner Barbara George, M.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ont.
Sergeant Warren S. Gherasim, M.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Milton, Ont.
Inspector Douglas A. Handy, M.O.M.
Ottawa Police Service, Ont.
Chief Superintendent John Francis Henderson, M.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ont.
Inspector Daniel B. Jones, M.O.M.
Edmonton Police Service, Alta.
Staff Sergeant James R. Kay, M.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Calgary, Alta.
Staff Sergeant Robert Frederick Kempf, M.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ont.
Assistant Commissioner Roderick Robert Knecht, M.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Edmonton, Alta.
Captain Réal Lagacé, M.O.M.
Sûreté du Québec, Gatineau
Constable Joseph Robert Sylvain L'Heureux, M.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Westmount, Que.
Constable Carol J.J. Locas, M.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Saint-Jérôme, Que.
Chief Terrence M. McLaren, M.O.M.
Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service, Ont.
Chief Superintendent Robert Wilfred Paulson, M.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ont.
Chief Inspector Francis Pelletier, M.O.M.
Sûreté du Québec, Montreal
Deputy Chief Rod A. Piukkala, M.O.M.
Durham Regional Police, Oshawa, Ont.
Corporal Michael John Quinn, M.O.M.
Charlottetown Police Department, P.E.I.
Chief Inspector Mario Rancourt, M.O.M.
Sûreté du Québec, Montreal
Inspector John C. Ratcliff, M.O.M.
Edmonton Police Service, Alta.
Constable Walter J. Silver, M.O.M.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Windsor, Ont.
Citations for Investiture ceremony of May 19, 2006
Officers
Assistant Commissioner Ian Edward Atkins, O.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Halifax, Nova Scotia
For outstanding leadership and contribution to the advancement of an integrated model of policing within Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Region, and internationally, thus ensuring the safety and security of the communities being served.
Chief Inspector Jacques Beaupré, O.O.M.Sûreté du Québec, Mascouche, Quebec
For his outstanding achievements, which have shaped the police practices of the Sûreté du Québec, and for his leadership, dedication and integrity.
Deputy Commissioner John F. Carson, O.O.M.Ontario Provincial Police, Orillia, Ontario
For distinguished achievements and exemplary leadership in addressing front-line policing challenges in Ontario and Canada, and for demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility for the well-being of police officers and the community.
Assistant Director General Steven Chabot, O.O.M.Sûreté du Québec, Montreal, Quebec
For his ongoing commitment to his organization, colleagues and partners. For his unwavering convictions and for always putting the interests of the public and the Sûreté du Québec foremost in his thoughts, decisions and actions.
Assistant Director General Richard Deschesnes, O.O.M.Sûreté du Québec, Montreal, Quebec
For his contributions as an administrator and manager, and for his quiet, fair and effective leadership.
Doctor Ronald M. Fourney, O.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ontario
For contribution to the use of DNA typing in forensic science, as well as for commitment to the effective establishment and operation of the National DNA Data Bank as a significant criminal investigative tool that enhances justice and safety for Canadians.
Chief Paul Hamelin, O.O.M.Midland Police Service, Ontario
For dedication, integrity and commitment to the community, for developing police professionalism and expertise, and for advancing policing issues throughout the Province of Ontario and Canada.
Deputy Commissioner Jay C. Hope, O.O.M.Ontario Provincial Police, Orillia, Ontario
For outstanding innovative leadership in his profession and in the community, as well as for his trail-blazing work and commitment to improve public safety, to forge ties between police and communities, and to enrich the lives of others.
Director John M. Janusz, O.O.M.Service de police de Gatineau, Quebec
For his leadership, dedication and vision, which have helped to advance the policing function across Canada, particularly in Quebec. For his keen understanding of partnering, which has contributed to greater quality of service and community safety.
Chief Armand P. La Barge, O.O.M.York Regional Police, Newmarket, Ontario
For contributing to ethical and competent policing, and for being recognized within multicultural and faith communities as a champion of the people and a builder of bridges of trust and tolerance between police and citizens.
Chief B. W. (Wes) Luloff, O.O.M.Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service, Thunder Bay, Ontario
For his pioneer contribution to the development of First Nations policing, notably by profiling the issues of concern to his people and by defining a unique role for the police in increasing the quality of life for the people of the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation and other Aboriginal communities.
Assistant Commissioner Alistair Donald Macintyre, O.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Surrey, British Columbia
For outstanding leadership abilities throughout the course of several major criminal investigations, for dedication to Emergency Response Teams, and commitment to specialized policing methods.
Assistant Commissioner Darrell Wesley McFadyen, O.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Regina, Saskatchewan
For outstanding leadership abilities within the Province of Saskatchewan, dedication to Aboriginal and community policing, and commitment to the integration of RCMP policing services with other law enforcement agencies.
Staff Sergeant William Randall Munro, O.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Nanaimo, British Columbia
For dedication and commitment to the national and international advancement of the restorative justice, Aboriginal and community policing programs. As an internationally recognized police expert, role model, leader, and innovator he has brought great credit to his police service and Canada.
Deputy Chief Susan P. E. O'Sullivan, O.O.M.Ottawa Police Service, Ontario
For exceptional leadership, as well as for her drive and innovative spirit, which are highly valued throughout the policing community.
Members
Staff Sergeant Dominic J. Broaders, M.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
In recognition of outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and for providing safety and security to the people of Canada.
Chief F. Richard Bruce, M.O.M.Brandon Police Service, Manitoba
For remarkable police leadership and dedication to the community, and for serving as a model for others in his pursuit of the ideals of fairness and equality in his community and in society at large.
Staff Sergeant John A. Buis, M.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Burnaby, British Columbia
For distinguished and selfless dedication to community, for his commitment to youth and those less fortunate, and for bringing credit to the police force and to Canada by his service at home and abroad.
Chief Superintendent Ruby Drucilla Burns, M.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
For outstanding contributions to the development of leadership within the police community and for serving as a role model by demonstrating the highest standards of integrity and commitment for service to others.
Constable Gérard Carrier, M.O.M.Sûreté du Québec, Montreal
For his communication skills, attentive listening, perseverance and loyalty to his organization, which have made him a role model to his fellow officers and an invaluable resource in police communications, and for his outstanding commitment to duty.
Chief Marshall L. Chalmers, M.O.M.Camrose Police Service, Alberta
For exemplary leadership, innovation, and dedication in the service of the citizens of Camrose through community-based policing, and for exceptional contributions to the Alberta and Canadian police community.
Superintendent Martin J. Cheliak, M.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Grand Prairie, Alberta
For outstanding leadership within various communities in Manitoba, Yukon, Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, and, most especially, for exemplary leadership as District Commander on March 3, 2005, when four RCMP members were slain at Mayerthorpe, Alberta.
Inspector Paul Richard Darbyshire, M.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Vancouver, British Columbia
For exceptional service, compassion and dedication to communities in various parts of British Columbia.
Deputy Chief Bartolomeo DiPasquale, M.O.M.Amherstburg Police, Ontario
For demonstrating concern for the welfare of his fellow officers and his community to the benefit of all, thus distinguishing himself within his profession.
Inspector Karl H. Erfle, M.O.M.Ottawa Police Service, Ontario
For exemplary commitment in providing the highest level of service to the community, as well as for outstanding leadership and excellence in policing.
Assistant Commissioner Barbara George, M.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ontario
For outstanding leadership abilities, commitment to the advancement of women in Canadian policing, and for dedication to the effective delivery and management of human resources, wherein she has become an influential role model for all police officers.
Sergeant Warren S. Gherasim, M.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Milton, Ontario
For contributing to the advancement of community-based policing in the Northwest Territories and for leadership in fugitive investigations in Canada and the Province of Ontario.
Inspector Douglas A. Handy, M.O.M.Ottawa Police Service, Ontario
For distinguished professionalism and dedication to duty, as well as compassion for colleagues and the community, which make him a role model of the highest order.
Chief Superintendent John Francis Henderson, M.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ontario
For outstanding contributions to community and Aboriginal policing, for exemplary leadership skills, for dedication to disadvantaged youth, and for commitment to community voluntary service.
Inspector Daniel B. Jones, M.O.M.Edmonton Police Service, Alberta
For valuable and dedicated service to local, national and international policing, bringing distinct credit to himself, to the Edmonton Police Service and to the international policing community.
Staff Sergeant James R. Kay, M.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Calgary, Alberta
For outstanding leadership and distinguished service to his peers and to citizens of Canada and for contributing to overall community development.
Staff Sergeant Robert Frederick Kempf, M.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ontario
For providing the highest level of dedicated and compassionate police service to many communities and citizensboth in Canada and abroadwhile building cooperative working relationships between Canadian and foreign police agencies.
Assistant Commissioner Roderick Robert Knecht, M.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Edmonton, Alberta
For outstanding leadership and meritorious service, particularly at the time of the Kreaver Enquiry in Ontario and the seizure of 2 million documents.
Captain Réal Lagacé, M.O.M.Sûreté du Québec, Gatineau, Quebec
For his commitment, initiative, talent for mobilizing others, exemplary work and achievements, which do honour to the Sûreté du Québec.
Constable Joseph Robert Sylvain L'Heureux, M.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Westmount, Quebec
For serving as an exemplary member and as a model for his peers, both professionally and personally, and, through his professional and community involvements, for greatly exceeding expectations as well as the duties assigned to him.
Constable Carol J.J. Locas, M.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Saint-Jérôme, Quebec
For outstanding service to ordinary citizens, and for his enthusiasm, optimism, empathy, professionalism, and dedication to the community in general, and to young people struggling with addiction problems in particular.
Chief Terrence M. McLaren, M.O.M.Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service, Ontario
For his significant contribution to improving policing in Ontario and Canada, as well as for playing a major role, through his leadership skills and determination, in community efforts to reduce violence.
Chief Superintendent Robert Wilfred Paulson, M.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ontario
For distinguished leadership in the development, implementation and promotion of advanced investigative techniques in major criminal investigations.
Chief Inspector Francis Pelletier, M.O.M.Sûreté du Québec, Montreal, Quebec
For his rigorous analytical skills, political acumen and ability to mobilize his colleagues and to reconcile the competing interests of a number of police services with a view to improving the quality of services offered to the citizens of Quebec.
Deputy Chief Rod A. Piukkala, M.O.M.Durham Regional Police, Oshawa, Ontario
For distinguished and outstanding leadership, and for significant achievements in race relations, diversity, homicide investigation, as well as in national and international police training.
Corporal Michael John Quinn, M.O.M.Charlottetown Police Department, Prince Edward Island
For exemplifying the highest standards of dedication, loyalty, compassion and leadership in providing high-quality police services to his community and others.
Chief Inspector Mario Rancourt, M.O.M.Sûreté du Québec, Montreal, Quebec
For the creativity with which he transformed each unit for which he was responsible, continuously improving procedures, and for his strong commitment, discipline and passion, which have inspired the Sûreté du Québec and its members to excel.
Inspector John C. Ratcliff, M.O.M.Edmonton Police Service, Alberta
For his dedicated service as a senior officer in the Edmonton Police Service, for his volunteer work in the community, and for bringing distinction to himself, to the Edmonton Police Service and to the community.
Constable Walter J. Silver, M.O.M.Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Windsor, Ontario
For his commitment and dedication to the youth of his community, and for his genuine concern in helping them develop strong ethics and morals to guide them in their future role of leaders of the community.
