The Order of Canada was created in Canada's Centennial year, 1967. It is the keystone of the Canadian system of honours.

The Order of Canada pays tribute to Canadians who exemplify the highest quality of citizenship and whose contributions enrich the lives of their contemporaries. The latin motto of this fraternity of merit - desiderantes meliorem patriam - proclaims the aspirations of its members who, in their lives and work, have shown that "they desire a better country".

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Her career has been one of many firsts. One of the first women in Canada to graduate as a pilot in the Canadian Forces and our first female jet flying instructor and flight commander, she is also one of the first two women to qualify as CF-18 pilot. Although officially retired from the military, she continues to serve as a member of the Minister's Advisory Board on Gender Integration in the Canadian Forces. Active in her community, she shares her "can-do" attitude with youth groups, inspiring young men and women following in her career path.

The Governor General, His Excellency Romeo LeBlanc, presents Major (Ret) D.M. Brasseur with the Medal of the Order of Canada.

From left to right: LCol (Ret) Lyn Brasseur, His Excellency Romeo LeBlanc, Mrs. LeBlanc, Major (Ret) Dee Brasseur & Marie Olive Brasseur