The Queen’s Golden Jubilee medal commemorates the 50th anniversary of
the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second to the throne. This
commemorative medal program is now closed. This medal is administered by
the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall. Canadian Forces members must
be recommended by the Chief of Defence Staff to the Government of
Canada. Selection is computer generated and distributed proportionally to
Regular and Reserve members (including Cadet Instructors, Canadian
Rangers and Honorary Positions) by component, rank, Military Occupation
and years of service.