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.

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. Provide a photocopy of a birth or wedding certificate and allow 8 weeks notice.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF ONTARIO
The Lieutenant Governor sends greetings upon request to Ontarians celebrating birthdays of 90 or more, and to couples celebrating wedding anniversaries of 50 years or more. To request a greeting, complete the Greeting Request Form and send your request to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario with 6 weeks notice.

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 link at the bottom of the page. Or, download the certificate request form and send your request by post or fax to: Correspondence Services Unit, Cabinet Office, 99 Wellesley Street West, Whitney Block, Room 4620, Toronto ON M7A 1A1, phone: 416-325-3777, fax: 416-325-3745. Please allow three weeks notice.