Chief Herald of Canada

Chief Herald of Canada is the title held by the head of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. The Chief Herald of Canada directs the operations of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and makes the grants of arms. There are exceptions to this, such as certain grants made directly by the Governor General. The position is currently held by Samy Khalid.[1]

Chief Herald of Canada
The arms of office of the Chief Herald of Canada
Incumbent
Samy Khalid
since May 2020
Canadian Heraldic Authority
Reports toHerald Chancellor
SeatRideau Hall, Ottawa
AppointerGovernor General of Canada
Constituting instrumentRoyal Letters Patent 1988
Formation4 June 1988 (1988-06-04)
First holderRobert Watt
Websitewww.gg.ca/en/heraldry/canadian-heraldic-authority

Holders of the office

See also

References
  1. "Governor General Announces the Appointment of a New Chief Herald of Canada". Governor General of Canada. 20 May 2020.


References

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