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General elections are to be held on the third Monday in October, in the fourth calendar year following the last general election (in accordance with the Canada Elections Act S.C. 2007, c. 10, s. 1), unless the government loses the confidence of the House of Commons prior to that date. In either case...

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.

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.

Educational resources for grades 7 to 11 (Secondary 1 to 5)

Educational resources on the Canadian Honours System for grades 4 to 12 (Grade 4 to Secondary 5)

The quarterly financial reports have been prepared and published by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG) as required by section 65.1 of the Financial Administration Act and in the form and manner prescribed by the Treasury Board.

The Canadian Forces Decoration program is managed by the Directorate of Honours and Recognition (DH&R) at the Department of National Defence. The Chancellery of Honours, on behalf of the Governor General, is responsible for the administration of the award of all Canadian honours. However, for many m...

War and Operational Service Medals Special Service Medals United Nations medals NATO Medals International Mission Medals These programs are managed by the Directorate of Honours and Recognition (DH&R) at the Department of National Defence. The Chancellery of Honours, on behalf of the Governor Genera...

Commemorative medals are struck from time to time to mark important anniversaries and other great occasions. Canadian Centennial medal (1967) Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee Medal (1977) 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal (1992) Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee Medal (2002...

Officers Martha Gertrude Muriel Billes, O.C. Calgary, Alberta Business trailblazer Martha Billes took the helm of the family business and propelled it to new heights. As the majority voting shareholder of Canadian Tire Corporation Limited, she oversaw the significant growth of the company, leading i...

Companions John Louis Bragg, C.C., O.N.S. Oxford, Nova Scotia For his exceptional contributions to the prosperity and well-being of Atlantic Canadians and for his legendary commitment to the development of rural communities. This is a promotion within the Order. Eugene Levy, C.C. Toronto, Ontario an...

The Accessible Canada Act (ACA) requires federal organizations, such as the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG), to prepare and publish accessibility plans, set up feedback processes and report openly on progress.

Policies, programs, practices, and services that help our office contribute to the goal of an accessible and barrier-free Canada.

We have established a process for receiving and dealing with feedback regarding the implementation of the accessibility plan and barriers experienced by all individuals interacting with our office in one manner or another.

[PDF version] Table of Contents Message from the Secretary to the Governor General and Herald Chancellor Office of the Secretary to the Governor General at a Glance Highlights from 2021 – 2022 Representing the Crown in Canada Representing Canada at Home and Abroad Encouraging Excellence Serving as C...

Shae Demale Saint Mary’s University, Nova Scotia Shae Demale was named the most valuable player in AUS women’s hockey last season, as she led the conference with 25 points (13 goals and 12 assists) in 21 games played. Demale, who is originally from Red Deer, Alberta, was also named a U SPORTS First ...

The Governor General’s Commendation for Bravery was created by the Right Honourable Ramon Hnatyshyn, in 1993, to honour acts of selflessness in hazardous circumstances. Since then, more than 4,000 Canadians have been recognized with a commendation.

By: Chef Louis Charest Ingredients: ½ cup whole wheat flour ½ cup spelt flour ½ cup quick oats 1 tbsp. baking powder 2 tbsp. sugar ½ tsp. salt 2 cups buttermilk 1 egg 2 tbsp. melted butter 1 tbsp. vanilla extract Method: In a bowl, sift together all the dry ingredients except the oats. In a separate...