Canadian Coast Guard’s Honorary Chief Commissioner
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Honorary Chief Commissioner helps raise awareness about the vital work of the Canadian Coast Guard. The role symbolizes the importance of building strong connections with the communities served, as well as with our domestic and international partners.
The role of Honorary Chief Commissioner for the Canadian Coast Guard was created in 1976 by then Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Jules Léger. Since then the Canadian Coast Guard has bestowed this title on the Governor General of Canada.
Our Honorary Chief Commissioner
Our newest Honorary Chief Commissioner is Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. Her Excellency is the first Inuk and the tenth Governor General to hold this title.
The Canadian Coast Guard respects Her Excellency’s role in Inuit-Crown, Nation-to-Nation, and government-to-government relationships. This appointment will help to further welcome Indigenous perspectives into all aspects of our work.
Photo Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall © OSGG-BSGG, 2021
Related links
- The biography of her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada
- Flag of the Honorary Chief Commissioner
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