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Canadian Grenadier Guards Change of Command Ceremony

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.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada
Governor General Mary Simon walking past a row of Canadian Grenadier Guards inside a large gymnasium.
Governor General Mary Simon standing with a group of people as the Canadian Grenadier Guards pass. They are in a large gymnasium.
Governor General Mary Simon and a large group of military personnel and civilians posing for a group photo in front of a Canadian flag. The group includes soldiers seated and standing in rows in a large gymnasium.

 

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