translate English to French: It was awarded to civilians as well as to members of the military, recognizing approximately 42 000 Canadians from all walks of life, from every region of Canada, from varied ethno-cultural backgrounds and from a multitude of disciplines.
Elle a été décernée à environ 42 000 civils et militaires issus de toutes les conditions sociales, de toutes les régions du Canada, de différents milieux ethniques et culturels, et pratiquant diverses disciplines.