The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

TO REQUEST BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS

If someone in your family is celebrating a special birthday or wedding anniversary, you may wish to request greetings for the occasion. To receive greetings from several sources, contact the office of your local MPP or MP to have orders placed on your behalf. To request a greeting from a single source, follow the guidelines provided below.

BIRTHDAYS	WHO SENDS GREETINGS	REQUIREMENTS
100, 105 + over	Her Majesty The Queen	8 weeks notice birth certificate
90, 95, 100 + over	Governor General of Canada	8 weeks notice
90 + over	Lieutenant Governor of Ontario	6 weeks notice
65 + over	Prime Minister of Canada	6 weeks notice birth certificate
80 + over	Premier of Ontario	3 weeks notice

ANNIVERSARIES	WHO SENDS GREETINGS	REQUIREMENTS
60, 65, 70, 75 + over	Her Majesty The Queen	8 weeks notice wedding certificate
50 + over	Governor General of Canada	8 weeks notice
50 + over	Lieutenant Governor of Ontario	6 weeks notice
25 + over	Prime Minister of Canada	6 weeks notice wedding certificate
40 + over	Premier of Ontario	3 weeks notice

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

Since 1917 the Sovereign has sent greetings to Canadians for milestone birthdays of 100, 105 or more, and to couples celebrating 60, 65, 70, 75 or more years of marriage. Upon request, greetings are sent on behalf of The Queen from the Governor General's office. To request a greeting from The Queen, complete the appropriate Greeting Form and send it to Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Please provide a photocopy of a birth or wedding certificate and allow 8 weeks notice.

GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA

The Governor General sends greetings upon request to Canadians celebrating birthdays of 90, 95, 100 and over, and to couples who have been married for 50 years or more. To request a greeting, complete the appropriate Greeting Form and send it to Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Please allow 8 weeks notice.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF ONTARIO

The Lieutenant Governor sends greetings upon request to Ontarians celebrating birthdays of 90 years or more and wedding anniversaries of 50 years or more. To obtain a Greeting, click here to access the On-Line Greeting Request Form. Please allow 6 weeks for the delivery of the Greeting.

PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA

The Prime Minister of Canada sends greetings upon request to Canadians celebrating birthdays of 65 and over, and to couples marking wedding anniversaries of 25 years or more. To obtain a greeting from the Prime Minister, contact the office of your federal Member of Parliament. Please allow 6 weeks notice.

PREMIER OF ONTARIO

The Premier sends congratulatory certificates upon request to Ontarians celebrating birthdays of 80 years or more; couples marking wedding anniversaries of 40 years or more; private companies celebrating anniversaries of 50 years or more; non-profit service, social clubs or religious groups celebrating 25 years or more; and for retirements. To arrange for a certificate, visit the Premier's website at www.premier.gov.on.ca, select your language of preference and follow the Certificates & Greetings link.