Lily Schreyer, ( Schulz; 1938) is a former

Viceregal consort of Canada The viceregal consort of Canada is the spouse of the serving governor general of Canada, assisting the viceroy with ceremonial and charitable work, accompanying him or her to official state occasions, and occasionally undertaking philanthropic wo ...

, as the wife of former Manitoba premier and Governor General Edward Schreyer. They married June 30, 1960 and had two daughters, Lisa and Karmel, and two sons, Jason and Toban. She has been involved with Girl Guides of Canada,

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and other charitable organizations. She and her husband were made Companions of the

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in 1979. She has shown concern for issues related to the physically disabled. As Chatelaine of Rideau Hall she had an accessible entrance and an elevator installed, and suggested the Fountain of Hope, dedicated to

Terry Fox Terrance Stanley Fox (July 28, 1958June 28, 1981) was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, having had one leg amputated due to cancer, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for can ...

, which stands in front of the main entrance. Lily Schreyer is the sponsor of the CCGS ''Amundsen''. Her father, Jacob Schulz, was a

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Member of Parliament.

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External links

Governor General of Canada official site
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