<P> The orders , decorations , and medals of Canada comprise a complex system by which Canadians are honoured by the country 's sovereign for actions or deeds that benefit their community or the country at large . Modelled on its British predecessor , the structure originated in the 1930s , but began to come to full fruition at the time of Canada 's centennial in 1967 , with the establishment of the Order of Canada , and has since grown in both size and scope to include dynastic and national orders , state , civil , and military decorations ; and various campaign medals . The monarch in right of each Canadian province also issues distinct orders and medals to honour residents for work performed in just their province . The provincial honours , as with some of their national counterparts , grant the use of post-nominal letters and or supporters and other devices to be used on personal coats of arms . </P>
<P> The orders , decorations , and medals of Canada comprise a complex system by which Canadians are honoured by the country 's sovereign for actions or deeds that benefit their community or the country at large . Modelled on its British predecessor , the structure originated in the 1930s , but began to come to full fruition at the time of Canada 's centennial in 1967 , with the establishment of the Order of Canada , and has since grown in both size and scope to include dynastic and national orders , state , civil , and military decorations ; and various campaign medals . The monarch in right of each Canadian province also issues distinct orders and medals to honour residents for work performed in just their province . The provincial honours , as with some of their national counterparts , grant the use of post-nominal letters and or supporters and other devices to be used on personal coats of arms . </P>
when did canada establish its own honours system after using british honours for years
when did canada establish its own honours system after using british honours for years
1967
1967