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 has been held by Samy Khalid since 20 May 2020.[2]
| Chief Herald of Canada | |
|---|---|
 The coat of arms and batons of office of the Chief Herald of Canada[1] | |
| Canadian Heraldic Authority | |
| Reports to | Herald Chancellor |
| Seat | Rideau Hall, Ottawa |
| Appointer | Governor General of Canada |
| Constituting instrument | Royal Letters Patent (1988) |
| Formation | 4 June 1988 |
| First holder | Robert Watt |
| Website | Official website |
Holders of the office
- 1988–2007: Robert Watt
- 2007–2020: Claire Boudreau
- 2020–present: Samy Khalid
See also
References
- "Grant of Arms and Batons of Office". Canadian Heraldic Authority. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
- "Governor General Announces the Appointment of a New Chief Herald of Canada". Governor General of Canada. 20 May 2020.
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