| Order of Ontario | |
|---|---|
 The full-size insignia of the Order of Ontario, along with a miniature medal and lapel pins | |
Awarded by the lieutenant governor of Ontario | |
| Type | Provincial order |
| Established | 1986 |
| Eligibility | All present or former long-term residents of Ontario who are not elected representatives in government |
| Awarded for | Demonstrations of excellence in any field or outstanding contributions to society in Ontario and elsewhere |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Founder | Lincoln Alexander representing Elizabeth II |
| Chancellor | Edith Dumont |
| Grades | Member |
| Post-nominals | OOnt |
| Statistics | |
| First induction | 1987 |
| Total inductees | 707 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Saskatchewan Order of Merit |
| Next (lower) | Order of British Columbia |
 Ribbon of the Order of Ontario | |
The Order of Ontario (French: Ordre de l'Ontario) is the most prestigious official honour in the Canadian province of Ontario.[1] Instituted in 1986 by Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander,[2] on the advice of the Cabinet under Premier David Peterson, the civilian order is administered by the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council and is intended to honour current or former Ontario residents for conspicuous achievements in any field.[1][2][3]
- ^ a b Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (7 May 2004), ORDER PO-2279 (PDF), Queen's Printer for Ontario, p. 2, archived from the original (PDF) on 6 July 2011, retrieved 18 August 2009
- ^ a b Bingham, Russell, "Culture > Awards > Order of Ontario", in Marsh, James H. (ed.), The Canadian Encyclopedia, Toronto: Historica Foundation of Canada, retrieved 18 August 2009
- ^ Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. "Honours and Awards > Order of Ontario". Queen's Printer for Ontario. Archived from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 4 July 2009.