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  • Arctic Winter Games

    Official Activity  –  March 13, 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, travelled to Whitehorse, Yukon, from March 13 to 15, 2026, to attend the Arctic Winter Games.

  • Closing of the Arctic Winter Games

    Speech  –  March 14, 2026

    As an Inuk raised in Canada’s Arctic, it means so much to me to see participants from across the circumpolar world come together and show what we can achieve.

  • Mixed Honours – March 19, 2026

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    Order of Canada Companion The Honourable Rosalie Silberman Abella, C.C. Toronto, Ontario Rosalie Silberman Abella is an icon of Canadian values. Born in a displaced persons camp to Holocaust survivors, she became the first Jewish woman on Canada’s Supreme Court. She set the bar with her landmark con...

  • Decorations for Bravery - March 26, 2026

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    Please note that the information below reflects the rank of the recipients at the time of their award. Star of Courage/Medal of Bravery Leosette Canoy Hansen, S.C. Peace River, British Columbia Adrian Bartolome, M.B. Dawson Creek, British Columbia Wennali Eden May Canoy, M.B. Dawson Creek, British C...

  • Contact Information

    The Governor General appreciates receiving comments, questions and suggestions from all Canadians. You may write to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour by filling out and submitting the form below.The information requested on this form is collected to improve the products and services ...

  • Heraldry

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    Heraldry serves to identify a person or an organization in a simple and elegant way.

  • Grant of Arms, Flags and Badges

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    In Canada, the Canadian Heraldic Authority (CHA) manages the official creation of coats of arms, flags and badges. All Canadian citizens and organizations (municipalities, schools, associations, etc.) can contact the chief herald of Canada to apply for a grant of heraldic emblems.

  • Tell Your Story

    Heraldry is a simple way for individuals, institutions and groups to identify themselves visually. Coats of arms tell a personal story about the people they represent. This booklet is presented by the Office of the Secretary of the Governor General and the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

  • Application Form and Required Documents

    Due to a significant increase in the demand, it now takes from 6 to 12 months to assess new applications. If yours is accepted, note that the grant process itself can then take 3 years to complete on average. Please check our price list and formats to understand costs and options.Scroll down or clic...

  • Letters Patent Formats

    Option 1 - one sheet64 cm (25 ¼ in) x 81 cm (32 in)All emblems are hand-painted, including the headingsGranting text inscribed by a calligrapherCost: $5,435 plus tax for this example (shield, crest, helm, mantling, motto,flag and badge, from the initial processing fee to the production of the final ...

  • The Canadian Heraldic Authority Price List

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    Processing feeEach project to create heraldic emblems requires payment of a processing fee of $435 plus HST (fixed by Ministerial Order). You will receive an invoice for this fee.Preliminary designIncludes a black and white design, minor revisions, a coloured design for approval and original paint s...

  • The Protection of Canadian Heraldry Under the Trademarks Act

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    Heraldic emblems that have been officially granted are protected by copyright. However, further protection against commercial misuse can also be sought under paragraph 9(1)(n.1) of the Trademarks Act. On request, the Canadian Heraldic Authority can arrange for the trademark registration. The fee, se...

  • Accessibility feedback form

    Webform

    Provide feedback on the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General’s accessibility plan, barriers you have experienced, or any matter related to accessibility.

  • Apply for Crown Copyright permission

    Webform

    Please complete this form to request permission to publish Crown Copyright artwork or photos managed by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG) only. Fields marked by an asterisk (*) indicate required information.For assistance in completing this form, please contact us.

  • Registration of Existing Arms, Flags and Badges

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    Since its creation, the Canadian Heraldic Authority (CHA) has endeavoured to document the heraldic heritage of Canada, its institutions and its citizens. As such, existing arms, flags and badges that have been granted by a recognized heraldic authority in another country may be recorded in the Publi...