Some information on this website may be out of date following the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Information — July 14, 2020
The Chancellery of Honours is the government body responsible for the administration and issuing of national orders, decorations and medals. If you have accidentally misplaced or damaged a medal or ribbon related to a national honour, we can be of service. Please provide the following...
Information — April 19, 2017
The Canadian Honours System has rules in regards to how and when an insignia should be worn. For daytime and evening functions of a less formal nature, such as Remembrance Day, Royal Canadian Legion or regimental gatherings, or some medal presentation ceremonies, guests may wear full-size medals...
Information — April 19, 2017
Canadian honours come in three different categories: orders, decorations, and medals.
Information — April 18, 2017
The Canadian Honours System has rules in regards to the Order of Precedence of its various honours. The following are the Canadian Honours System post-nominals and Order of Precedence as of April 2, 1998’s Privy Council no P.C. 1998-591.
Example of the Order of Precedence and the post-...
Information — March 06, 2017
Royal Letters Patent authorizing the granting of armorial bearings in Canada
Information — March 06, 2017
Shield, mantling, crest, supporters: what are the parts of a coat of arms?
Information — November 20, 2017
Entrepreneur Thomas MacKay built Rideau Hall in 1838 as a home for his family. His villa became an official residence at Confederation in 1867, and Lord Monck was the first governor general to live here.
Information — November 18, 2017
The Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec is housed in a military building built in 1831. It was originally occupied by British garrison officers. Lord Dufferin was the first governor general to live in the Citadelle residence, in 1872.
Information — December 06, 2017
Educational resources for grades 7 to 11 (Secondary 1 to 5)
Official Activity — May 29, 2020
Download and print this PDF and create your own coats of arms!
Information — November 24, 2017
Educational resources on the Canadian Honours System for grades 4 to 12 (Grade 4 to Secondary 5)
Information — March 06, 2017
Educational package on heraldry for students ages 9 to 13
