C-234 · Living Donor Recognition Medal Act

This enactment establishes a medal to be awarded to admissible persons who have donated one of their organs during their lifetime without profiting from their donation. Available on the House of Commons website at the following address: www.ourcommons.ca 1st Session, 45th Parliament, 3 - 4 Charles III, 2025 - 2026 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-234 An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Living Donor Recognition Medal Preamble Whereas thousands of Canadians are currently awaiting life-saving organ transplants, and the generosity of living donors makes these organ transplants possible through the gift of life; Whereas living organ donors demonstrate extraordinary compassion, courage and commitment to the well-being of others, often at personal risk and with no expectation of reward; Whereas these acts of altruism not only save lives but also reduce the burden on the health care system and inspire communities across Canada by embodying the highest values of citizenship and humanity; And whereas Parliament wishes to institute a Living Donor Recognition Medal to recognize and honour the altruistic and life-saving act of living organ donation; Now, therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: Short Title Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the Living Donor Recognition Medal Act . Interpretation Definitions 2 The following definitions apply in this Act. Medal means the Living Donor Recognition Medal established under section 4. ‍‍ ( médaille ) Minister means the member of the King’s Privy Council for Canada designated under section 3. ‍ ( ministre ) organ means any form of human tissue, including blood and bone marrow.‍ ( organe ) Designation Minister 3 The Governor in Council may, by order, designate a member of the King’s Privy Council for Canada as the Minister for the purpose of this Act. Medal Establishment 4 A medal to be called the Living Donor Recognition Medal is established. Design of Medal 5 The Governor in Council may determine the design of the Medal and its associated ribbon. Award of Medal 6 ( 1 ) The Governor General may award the Medal to a person who has donated one of their organs without profiting from the donation and is eligible for the Medal under the regulations. Single award ( 2 ) The Medal is not to be awarded more than once to the same person. Awards ceremony 7 In order to recognize and promote living organ donation, the Medal is to be presented to the recipient, whenever possible, in a public ceremony and by a representative of the Crown, a territorial commissioner, a Senator, a member of the House of Commons or a representative of an entity prescribed by regulation or of an entity of a prescribed class of entities. A public servant designated by the Office of the Governor General’s Secretary determines whether the ceremony is public and the choice of presenter. Post-nominal letters 7.‍1 A recipient of the Medal is entitled to use the post-nominal letters “L.‍D.‍M.‍”. Regulations Regulations 8 The Governor in Council may make regulations (a) respecting the eligibility criteria for the Medal; (b) prescribing entities or classes of entities that are responsible for assessing eligibility for the Medal or assisting with that assessment; and (c) prescribing entities or classes of entities for the purposes of section 7. Prerogative Prerogative not affected 9 Nothing in this Act limits the right of the Governor General to exercise all powers and authorities of His Majesty in respect of the Medal. Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of Commons Publication Explorer Publication Explorer ParlVU Senate House of Commons Library of Parliament Employment at Parliament Important Notices $(function () { $('[data-toggle="tooltip"]').tooltip({ delay: { "show": 300, "hide": 50 }, placement: "top" }) }) $(document).ready(function () { var rawUrl = '/documentviewer/en/45-1/bill/C-234/third-reading'; $("a[href$='#StartOfContent']").each(function() { var newHref = rawUrl + "#StartOfContent"; $(this).attr('href', newHref); }); })