 the order of ontario is the most prestigious official honour 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.  ==structure and appointment==  the order of ontario is intended to honour any current or former longtime resident of ontario who has demonstrated a high level of individual excellence and achievement in any field, demonstrating "the best of ontario's caring and diverse society and [whose] lives have benefited society in ontario and elsewhere." canadian citizenship is not a requirement and elected or appointed members of a governmental body are ineligible as long as t
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