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This photo exhibition, on display in the Salon Champlain at the Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle, traces the evolution of the buildings that, over the years, have hosted dignitaries from around the world, including many Canadians who have come to receive our country’s highest honou...

Companions Frank Joseph Hayden, C.C., O.Ont. Oakville, Ontario Frank Hayden is an icon in inclusive sport. Since spearheading the Special Olympics movement in the 1960s, he has strongly advocated the transformative effect of sport on the mental, physical and social well-being of people with intellec...

Governor General’s History Awards - 2021 Recipients Governor General’s History Awards for Excellence in Teaching Michel Blades Bird Ranch Learning Centre, Lamont, Alberta As a teacher who works with at-risk Indigenous youth, Michel Blades Bird creates projects that focus on student engagement and bu...

Officers Helen Burt, O.C. Vancouver, British Columbia Helen Burt is a pioneer of nanoscale drug delivery systems. A professor of pharmaceutics at the University of British Columbia (UBC), she has spearheaded the development of lifesaving innovations, including drug-eluting coronary stents and improv...

Art is a beautiful way to tell stories, and to illustrate history, culture and traditions. Engaging with art allows us to be part of a global community where we can learn from a multitude of perspectives and ideas.

The Royal Crown is a restricted emblem. Each new use requires the permission of His Majesty The King.

Executive Director, Communications & Public Affairs and Chief Communications Officer Farah Boisclair is the executive director, Communications & Public Affairs at the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG) since July 2024. Before joining the OSGG, Farah worked at Agriculture and Agri...

Executive Director, Events, Visitor Services & Programs Ryan McAdam joined the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General in February 2021, and was appointed executive director of the Events, Visitor Services and Programs Branch in August 2024. He leads a dynamic team that supports the Governor...

Companions Stacey Ann Allaster, C.C. Welland, Ontario and St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America Stacey Allaster is a made-in-Canada global leader in professional sports. Chief executive of professional tennis of the United States Tennis Association, she was the first woman to be appointe...

1. What is my family coat of arms? The term “family coat of arms” is misleading; in many heraldic traditions, a coat of arms can only be officially borne by one person at a time. Thus, a coat of arms does not belong to everyone with the same surname. However, when you are granted arms, it is possibl...

This Report provides a report on progress related to the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General’s DSDS in the fiscal year 2023 to 2024.

Star of Courage Warrant Officer Fernando Bianco, S.C., C.D. Sergeant Bradley Nisbet, S.C., C.D. On March 2, 2021, off the coast of Nova Scotia, search and rescue technicians Warrant Officer, then Master Corporal Fernando Bianco and Sergeant Bradley Nisbet rescued 31 crew members on board the fishing...

The Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) presents the Government of Canada’s sustainable development goals and targets, as required by the Federal Sustainable Development Act.

Commanders Major-General David Craig Aitchison, C.M.M., C.D. Canadian Defence Academy Headquarters Kingston, Ontario Brigadier-General Krista Dawn Brodie, C.M.M., C.D. Military Personnel Generation Group Ottawa, Ontario Major-General Michael Charles Wright, C.M.M., M.M.V., M.S.M., C.D. Canadian Forc...

Join us for a variety of events at Rideau Hall!

September 26 and 27 In the lead-up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Rideau Hall will hold a special Doors Open event.

June 26 This annual tradition highlights polish, precision and pageantry as the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada conducts the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard.

Officers of the Order of Canada Robert Alan Ezrin, O.C. Toronto, Ontario Bob Ezrin has shaped generations through music. A world-renowned producer, he has elevated countless artists’ careers and worked with the brightest stars, from Pink Floyd to Andrea Bocelli. As co-founder of the Nimbus School of...