This is a list of post-nominal letters used in Canada. The order in which they follow an individual's name is: 1. Distinctions conferred directly by the Crown; 2. University degrees: 3. Memberships of societies and other distinctions. Normally no more than two are given, representing the highest award of each type. For decorations and medals, the order of precedence is the same as the order of precedence for the wearing of order insignias, decorations, and medals, as laid out by the Department of Canadian Heritage.
In practice, post-nominals are not usually translated from one language to another, but this is an exception.
Historically, it was also occasionally used for esquires in the British context of the title.
Professional master's degrees include MAcc, MBA, MC, MFin, MPA, and [MMM].
Professional bachelor's degrees include BASc or BEng, BCL, BEd, LLB, LL.L., MDiv.
This post nominal is presented by the Minister of National Defence to individuals upon successful completion of the four components, which are academics (undergraduate degree), leadership, athletics, and bilingualism.[2][3]
Any person who, prior to 1 June 1972, was a member of a British order or the recipient of a British decoration or medal may use the post-nominal letters for the decoration or medal together with those of any Canadian order, decoration or medal.