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Public call for nominations

Any citizen can nominate an individual for appointment to (or promotion within) the Ordre national du Québec.

Every year, usually in September (and October), a public call for nominations is published in Québec daily and weekly newspapers and on the Web.

Eligibility

Divided into three ranks, Grand Officer, Officer and Knight, the Ordre national du Québec is the highest honour bestowed by the Québec government.

Eligibility for induction into the Ordre or promotion within it is open to anyone born or resident in Québec, apart from members of the National Assembly.

Nomination period

The calendar is generally as follows:

Publication of call for nominations: September
Deadline for receiving files:
Late October (depending on the calendar)

2027 call for nominations

The 2027 call for nominations closes on October 30.

Nomination form

Before filling out the form, consult the reference document (PDF, 101 KB) to obtain all the information required to prepare your application.

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Last update: September 8, 2026
Online as of: September 27, 2011

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