Canadians who have performed or are prepared to perform good services for
the Order, mainly through its two foundations, the St. John Eye Hospital in
Jerusalem and the St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade, may be
admitted to the Order. There are five main levels to the Order and usually,
one is admitted at the lowest grade and is later promoted through the
grades after some standard period of time. The grades are Bailiff or Dame
Grand Cross, Knight or Dame of Justice or of Grace, Commander, Officer and
Serving Member (Formerly known as Serving Brother or Sister).