20-560: Dimitri Dimakopoulos CQ RCA (14 September 1929 – 7 November 1995) was a Greek-Canadian architect . He was best known for having been involved in the design of several notable buildings in Downtown Montreal . Dimakopoulos was born in Athens , Greece , on September 14, 1929. He grew up in Athens before emigrating to Montreal , Quebec , Canada, in 1948. He continued his education at
40-516: A holder's cessation of membership in the society, whether by death or dismissal. The following are some notable appointees into the National Order of Quebec: Canadian order of precedence (decorations and medals) The order of wear for decorations and medals of Canada is published by the Governor General of Canada . The Royal Victorian Chain a personal award of the monarch that
60-661: A part of the Canadian honours system but are not included in the Order in Council that sets out the precedence of honours, decorations, and medals in Canada. There are a number of honours and medals administered by provincial , territorial , and municipal governments, which are not on the list, such as the Order of Polaris , membership in which is awarded by the government of Yukon 's Transportation Hall of Fame. This means that they are not part of
80-531: Is of high status, but does not confer on the recipient any title or post-nominal letters, nor is it included in the order-in-council setting out the order of precedence for the wear of honours, decorations, and medals. Certain national medals are recognized as a part of the Canadian honours system but are not included in the Order in Council that sets out the precedence of honours, decorations, and medals in Canada. Certain United Nations medals are recognized as
100-500: The Canadian order of precedence for honours, decorations, and medals . They are, in descending hierarchical order: Nominations to the National Order of Quebec are sought in Quebec's daily and weekly media publications and are directed to the Council of the National Order of Quebec, elected by and amongst the members of the order for a period of three years and headed by a president elected by
120-516: The Canadian sovereign is the fount of honour , the viceroy does not, as in other provinces, form an explicit part of the organization. Instead, the monarch's representative is related to the order only by virtue of his or her place in council , collectively termed the government of Quebec , to which the constitution of the Order of Quebec makes specific reference. The order contains three grades, each with accordant post-nominal letters and place in
140-934: The School of Architecture at McGill University . During this period, he earned awards from Anglin Norcross and Hobbs Glass and designed several theatres and concert halls . As the final work during his studies, Dimakopoulos designed the foundations of the Queen Elizabeth Auditorium in Vancouver , British Columbia , in 1954. In 1955, he participated in the creation of the Affleck, Desbarats, Dimakopoulos, Lebensold, Michaud & Sise architecture firm, which changed names in 1970 to become ARCOP (Architects in Co-Partnership). This firm worked with Henry N. Cobb and Ieoh Ming Pei on
160-582: The Canadian honours system and their insignia must be worn on the right side of the chest, similar to organizational medals granted by the Royal Canadian Legion or the Canadian Cadet Organizations . Any person who, prior to June 1, 1972, was a member of a British order or the recipient of a British decoration or medal may wear the insignia of the decoration or medal together with the insignia of any Canadian order, decoration or medal that
180-610: The Regulations for the Insignia of the National Order of Quebec and were designed by Madeleine Dansereau , who was inspired by the heraldic elements of the provincial flag , notably the colours of blue and white used on the order's ribbon and the fleur-de-lis . The badge of a Grand Officer consists of two 18 kt gold plates, in the shape of a cross formed by two 60 millimetres (2.4 in) by 40 millimetres (1.6 in) arms, symmetrically superimposed atop one another 4 mm apart,
200-414: The collar for Grand Officers and Officers, and on a vertical ribbon on a medal bar on the left chest for Knights; women Grand Officers and Officers wear their insignia on a ribbon bow pinned at the left shoulder, and female Knights carry their medals in the same fashion as the men. The ribbon for miniatures is 18 millimetres (0.71 in) wide. The regulations of the National Order of Quebec stipulate that
220-554: The council for two years. This body is mandated to short-list candidates and forward their suggestions to the Governor-in-Council . Any person born, living, or who has lived in Quebec, save for anyone serving as a Member of the National Assembly of Quebec , is eligible to be nominated and names may be submitted posthumously. The Cabinet may also, without the input of the Council of the National Order of Quebec, put forward
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#1733094055397240-809: The design of Place Ville-Marie , a landmark skyscraper in Downtown Montreal . The firm later worked on other major projects in Quebec and the rest of Canada , including Expo 67 , Place Bonaventure in Montreal, and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa , Ontario . In 1968, he created a new firm, "Dimakopoulos & Associates". The firm designed projects in Quebec City , Gatineau , Winnipeg and Hong Kong . From 1991 to 1992, alongside Lemay & Associates , Dimakopoulos & Associates designed 1000 de La Gauchetière ,
260-400: The lower, left side of the cross. Each member will also receive miniature versions of their insignia, identical in appearance save for size: those for all grades being 18 millimetres (0.71 in) wide in each direction or in circumference. A lapel pin is also used for wear on casual civilian clothing. Male members wear their emblems suspended from a 38 millimetres (1.5 in) wide ribbon, at
280-435: The names of non-Quebecers for appointment as honorary members. Promotion through the grades is possible for both substantive and honorary members. Admission recognizes conspicuous meritorious actions that improve or support Quebec and/or its language and culture. Upon admission into the Order of Quebec, members are presented with various insignia of the organization—a medallion, miniature, and button. All are administered by
300-438: The obverse face a high-polish , rusticated surface; at the lower left corner is a white enamel fleur-de-lis . On the reverse of the badge is inscribed the order's motto— Honneur au peuple du Québec (homage to the people of Quebec)—and a serial number at the base of the vertical bar. The badge for Officers is of a nearly identical design, but made of arms 50 millimetres (2.0 in) long by 25 millimetres (0.98 in) wide,
320-404: The obverse plate in 18k gold with an applied gold fleur-de-lis, and the rear in sterling silver . Knights have a medal with a 40 millimetres (1.6 in) diameter, brushed silver medallion with a symmetrically placed, etched cross with arms 30 millimetres (1.2 in) long by 20 millimetres (0.79 in) wide and filled with a highly polished, rusticated surface; a gold fleur-de-lis is mounted at
340-435: The order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is intended to honour current or former Quebec residents for conspicuous achievements in any field, being thus described as the highest honour in Quebec. In 1986, the order was expanded to include honorary membership for people outside Quebec. Although the National Order of Quebec was established with the granting of royal assent by Quebec's lieutenant governor and
360-579: The person is entitled to wear, the proper sequence being the following: Order of Precedence as set out above in current precedence Order of Precedence as set out above in current precedence Order of Precedence as set out above in current precedence The order of precedence is the date on which they are awarded. Order of Precedence as set out above in current precedence Order of Precedence as set out above in current precedence Note—Canadians can still be awarded British Medals as well as Medals from other countries but they must first be approved by
380-702: The premier presents new inductees with their insignia, either on the National Holiday of Quebec or another day during the National Week. The ceremony takes place in the Salon Rouge of the parliament building in Quebec City , though exceptions are sometimes made when inductees cannot be present (notably for some non-Quebecer appointments). The insignia remain property of the Crown in Right of Quebec and must be returned upon
400-603: The tallest building in Montreal. A list with several of his work National Order of Quebec The National Order of Quebec , termed officially in French as l'Ordre national du Québec , and in English abbreviation as the Order of Quebec , is an order of merit in Quebec . Instituted in 1984 when Lieutenant Governor Jean-Pierre Côté granted royal assent to the Loi sur l'Ordre national du Québec (National Order of Quebec Act),
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