April 18, 2026

Governor General Mary Simon travelled to Montreal to attend the ceremony marking the Change of Command of the Canadian Grenadier Guards. She thanked Lieutenant-Colonel Dionne for two years of dedicated leadership, and congratulated Lieutenant-Colonel Gagnon on his new appointment.

Honouring tradition, service and the next chapter of leadership of Canada’s oldest infantry regiment. 

There is so much to say about the extraordinary legacy of the Canadian Grenadier Guards.
You are Canada’s oldest infantry regiment. Your many battle honours tell a story of courage,
discipline and exceptional service across generations.