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They desire a better country : the Order of Canada in 50 stories = Ils désirent une patrie meilleure : l'Ordre du Canada en 50 histoires  Cover Image Book Book

They desire a better country : the Order of Canada in 50 stories = Ils désirent une patrie meilleure : l'Ordre du Canada en 50 histoires / Lawrence Scanlan ; translation, Daniel Poliquin.

Scanlan, Lawrence, (author.). Poliquin, Daniel, (translator.). Scanlan, Lawrence. They desire a better country. (Added Author). Scanlan, Lawrence. They desire a better country. French. (Added Author).

Summary:

"Twice a year, in summer and in winter, appointments to the Order of Canada are posted in newspapers across the country. The range of professions represented are often dizzying, but there are common themes in the choices: excellence, service to the nation, passion, innovation, commitment, dedication, brilliance. The order's motto effectively captures the generous and selfless spirit of these people: Desiderantes meliorem patriam-they desire a better country. The Order of Canada-our nation's highest honour-was launched fifty years ago in 1967 by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson. Since then, almost seven thousand Canadians have received the award for service to their communities, the nation, and, in some cases, the world. To celebrate the Order of Canada's fiftieth anniversary in 2017, the Rideau Hall Foundation commissioned this exceptional book with the aim of encouraging Canadians to learn about some of the remarkable individuals who have garnered this prestigious award. And though this book captures only a handful of their stories, it is a reflection of the inspiration all Order of Canada members bestow upon us."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781927958766 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 263 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 30 cm
  • Publisher: Vancouver, BC : Figure 1 Publishing, [2017]

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Language Note:
Text in English and French.
Subject: Order of Canada.
Decorations of honor > Canada.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Cookstown Branch 929.8171 Sca 31681002934917 NONFIC Available -
Stroud Branch 929.8171 Sca 31681010044956 NONFIC Available -


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