Government of Canada

Congratulatory Messages

The Congratulatory Messages program sends congratulatory messages on behalf of the prime minister for wedding anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions.

Delivered by: Office of the Prime Minister

Eligibility Information

Congratulatory letters are available for:

  • 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th and 45th wedding anniversaries
  • 65th and 70th birthdays
  • other criteria may apply

Congratulatory certificates are available for:

  • 50th wedding anniversaries and beyond
  • 75th birthdays and beyond
  • other criteria may apply

Special messages are available for:

  • events and anniversaries other than those outlined above
  • other criteria may apply

Application Information

Applications that are mailed or faxed must contain the following information:

  • the recipient's name or the name of the event
  • the date of the wedding anniversary, birthday or event
  • the date of the celebration
  • the preferred language (English or French)
  • the address to which the message should be sent
  • the telephone number of the person making the request

Dates and Deadlines

  • Requests should be submitted at least three weeks before the event.

Contact Information