Order of Ontario
| 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 | Order of merit (provincial) |
| 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 | 903 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Saskatchewan Order of Merit |
| Next (lower) | Order of British Columbia |
Ribbon bar of the order | |
The Order of Ontario is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Ontario. Instituted in 1986 by Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander, 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.