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Commander-in-Chief
The governor general is commander-in-chief...
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Role and Responsibilities
Constitutional Responsibilities
Commander-in-Chief
Represent Canada
Encourage Excellence
Bring Canadians Together
Grant Armorial Bearings
Commander-in-Chief
The governor general is commander-in-chief of Canada.
This role has been expressly conferred on the
governor general as per the letters patent of 1947.
As such, the governor general plays a major role
in recognizing the importance of Canada’s military at home and abroad.
Among these duties, the governor general:
l Acts on the recommendation of the prime minister regarding the appointment of the chief of the
Defence Staff;
l Acts on recommendations of the minister of National Defence regarding the appointment of Royal
colonels of Canadian regiments;
l Approves new military badges and insignia;
l Visits Canadian Forces personnel, their families and loved ones, at home and abroad;
l Presents new colours to the Canadian Forces;
l Awards military honours, such as
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