Ryan Reynolds Receives Order of Canada Honor with Support from Blake Lively and Family (Exclusive Details)
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Ryan Reynolds was appointed as an Officer to the Order of Canadaduring a ceremony in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 1, a.k.a. Canada Day in his native country
The actor's wife Blake Lively was on hand to support him, snapped smiling and recording as her husband was honored
"It was a great day, and he's immensely proud," a source tells PEOPLE, noting Reynolds' "family was there to support him"
Ryan Reynolds had Blake Lively by his side as he received a special honor in his home country.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R16ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R26ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeReynolds, 48, was appointed as an Officer to the Order of Canada in his native country's capital of Ottawa during a special Canada Day ceremony on Tuesday, July 1.
And Lively, 37, looked as proud as ever as she recorded footage of her husband during the event with her iPhone, smiling and looking on as he received his medal.
"It was a great day, and he's immensely proud of the honor," a source tells PEOPLE of Reynolds. "His family was there to support him, and he’s always considered Canada a third parent!"
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Blake Lively in Ottawa, Canada, as Ryan Reynolds was appointed as an Officer to the Order of Canada on July 1, 2025In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE hours after he was named one of88 new appointees to the Order of Canadaon Dec. 19, 2024, Reynolds said he "couldn’t be more emotional and proud," adding, “I’m so grateful to be a part of the ever-evolving Canadian story."The Vancouver native went on to thank the communities across Canada who “supported and shaped me" as a person.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1dekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2dekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe“As well as all the people across Canada who do the work of helping people each and every day without recognition or pats on the back,” Reynolds continued. “I’m asking the Governor General if I can break my officer’s medal into thousands of little pieces to share.”
TheDeadpool & Wolverineactor also thanked the Canadian government for the honor onX (formerly Twitter), adding that he promises to “use my powers for good … and general whimsy.”
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Ryan Reynolds and Governor General Mary Simon in Ottawa, Canada, as he was appointed as an Officer to the Order of Canada on July 1, 2025Reynolds “co-founded initiatives to increase opportunities for under-represented groups,” the government said when announcing his honor.
“His far-reaching philanthropy continues to strengthen communities nationwide," they added.
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The Order of Canada is the country’s highest citizenship distinction and is presented to people who “make extraordinary contributions to the nation.”
Reynolds also previously received theOrder of British Columbiaand theAcademy of Canadian Cinema and Television’s humanitarian award, both in 2023.
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