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
Governor-general (plural ''governors-general''), or governor general (plural ''governors general''), is the title of an office-holder. In the context of governors-general and former British colonies, governors-general are appointed as viceroy t ...
. The position has been held by
Samy Khalid
Samy Khalid is a Canadian historian and herald who currently serves as Chief Herald of Canada.
Life and career
Khalid began his career as a freelance translator before working as a political assistant in the Prime Minister's Office. He then ...
since 20 May 2020.
Holders of the office
*1988–2007:
Robert Watt
*2007–2020:
Claire Boudreau
Claire Boudreau, (1965 - November 17, 2020) was a Canadian historian, genealogist, and officer of arms. She served as a herald in the Canadian Heraldic Authority from March 17, 1997 in the office of Saguenay Herald and later as Saint-Laurent Her ...
*2020–present:
Samy Khalid
Samy Khalid is a Canadian historian and herald who currently serves as Chief Herald of Canada.
Life and career
Khalid began his career as a freelance translator before working as a political assistant in the Prime Minister's Office. He then ...
See also
*
Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada (RHSC; french: Société royale héraldique du Canada) is a Canadian organization that promotes interest in heraldry in Canada. It was founded in 1966 and granted royal patronage in 2002.
History
The society ...
References
External links
Canadian Heraldic Authority
Offices of arms
Canadian Heraldic Authority
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