OPP Association Director, and former OPPA President Rob Jamieson was appointed as a Member in the Order of Merit of the Police Forces at an Investiture Ceremony that took place at Rideau Hall on February 15, 2024. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 1 Commander (C.O.M.), 16 Officers (O.O.M.) and 80 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during two ceremonies at Rideau Hall.


The Governor General and Mike Duheme, Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, delivered remarks honouring the appointees.


The Order of Merit of the Police Forces honours the leadership and exceptional service, or distinctive merit displayed by the members of Canadian police services and recognizes their commitment to Canada, contributions to policing, and community development.


Rob Jamieson is known for his leadership in pioneering the Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program addressing the need for sustainable action to assist members and their families with their mental health.
As word spread among the membership regarding Jamieson’s investiture to this prestigious order, a number of congratulatory messages from the membership were sent.

In one such message, OPPA Branch 4 Vice President, Dan Pyrah remarked, “On behalf of Branch 4, congratulations Rob on this well-deserved Member of the Order of Merit. You steered the OPPA through a very dark period in our history. The OPPA’s Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program that provides unlimited psychological help is your legacy. Your many years of dedication to our membership and our well-being has been recognized, not only by the OPPA, but by the Governor General of Canada. Once again, sincere congratulations.”


Jamieson was in good company with several OPP members being invested. OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique was invested as Commander in the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. OPP Superintendent Karen A. Meyer, OPP Detective Inspector Daniel Nadeau, OPP Superintendent Gary Warren Maracle, and OPP Superintendent Carole Matthews were invested as Members at the same ceremony. Fellow Police Association members appointed were former President of the Edmonton Police Association Michael Elliott invested as a Member, and former Police Association of Ontario President Bruce Chapman was appointed a promotion to Officer of The Order of Merit of the Police Forces.


For a complete list of the appointees across Canada invested in 2024, visit The Governor General’s press release.


Congratulations are extended from the OPP Association to all the appointees.

Photo of OPP Association Director Rob Jamieson and Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada by Sgt Anis Assari, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2024