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The medal was awarded to Canadians who have made a significantcontribution to their fellow citizens, their community or to Canadaon the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of Her Majesty\'sAccession to the throne as Queen of Canada. The recipients wereselected by a number of partner organizations in every field ofCanadian Life. Approximately 46,000 medals were awarded includingapproximately 9,000 to the military. The Canadian Forces awarded its9,000 medals proportionately through its ranks according to anautomatic formula based on the component, service, rank, trade andlength of service every member of the Canadian Forces.
Titles of Distinction