Mr. André, I can answer you, because by virtue of my position I am the official liaison between the Department of National Defence and Rideau Hall. I have an opportunity to attend the ceremonies where decorations are awarded to members of the military by the Governor General. I can tell you that instructions, as such, are not given to the recipients, telling them whether or not they may sell their decoration. All they are told is how the ceremony will proceed. The presentation is then made, and that's that. It's as simple as that.
On October 21st, 2010. See this statement in context.