Terry Receives Order of Canada

Established in 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Order of Canada is the centrepiece of Canada’s honours system and recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. The Order recognizes people in all sectors of Canadian society. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country. The Order of Canada’s motto is DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (They desire a better country).

	Congratulations to Terry Punch
	Photo courtesy of
	Frank H. Scheme
	Photographer & Travel writer

On September 16, 2011, Terrence Punch, C.M., M.A., D.Litt., F.I.G.R.S., C.G.© Halifax, Nova Scotia, was honored "For his contributions to the development and popularization of genealogy in the Atlantic provinces."

David Johnston, the 28th Governor General of Canada, made the presentation.

Established in 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Order of Canada is the centrepiece of Canada’s honours system and recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. The Order recognizes people in all sectors of Canadian society. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country. The Order of Canada’s motto is DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (They desire a better country).
For more information on the Order of Canada