I don’t have live access to news sources in this chat, but I can share what’s generally known about the Governor General of Canada’s flag and point you to where to check the latest updates.
- The Governor General’s flag is a blue field featuring the crest of the Arms of Canada (a gold lion wearing the Royal Crown, holding a red maple leaf) on the center, standing on a wreath of red and white. This design has been in use since 1981 and remains the standard flag for the office [gg.ca, ].[4][6]
- Precedence: The flag takes precedence over all flags in Canada except The King’s personal flag and certain provincial lieutenant governor standards, reflecting the Governor General’s role as the monarch’s representative at the federal level.[5][6]
- Historical note: There have been discussions and reporting about revisions to related heraldry in the past, but the official flag design itself has remained consistent since its adoption in 1981.[1][3]
If you want the absolute latest “news” on any updates or changes to the flag, I recommend checking:
- The official Governor General’s site heraldry pages (gg.ca) for any announcements or changes to emblems.[6][4]
- Canada’s official heritage or defence pages that describe royal standards and flags for the federal level.[9][10]
Illustration: The flag’s central emblem is the Crowned lion with a maple leaf, which remains the symbol of the Governor General’s authority and Canada’s sovereignty on the federal level [gg.ca ]. [Generated image placeholder would appear here if available]
Sources
The Canadian newspaper National Post reported on Monday, August 16, 1999, that a revised flag has been introduced for Canada's Governor-General. The revision is to the lion emblem in the flag. Governor-General Romeo LeBlanc did not like the attitude of the lion used previously. The lion, previously regardant and poking its tongue at observers, is now deprived of its claws and has its tongue politely hidden in its mouth. The change has been introduced gradually and quietly, but the new flag is...
www.crwflags.comThe Canadian newspaper National Post reported on Monday, August 16, 1999, that a revised flag has been introduced for Canada's Governor-General. The revision is to the lion emblem in the flag. Governor-General Romeo LeBlanc did not like the attitude of the lion used previously. The lion, previously regardant and poking its tongue at observers, is now deprived of its claws and has its tongue politely hidden in its mouth. The change has been introduced gradually and quietly, but the new flag is...
www.fotw.infoThe governor general's flag is blue with the crest of the Arms of Canada in its centre. A symbol of the sovereignty of Canada, the crest consists of a gold lion wearing the Royal Crown and holding in its right paw a red maple leaf.
www.gg.caThe Canadian newspaper National Post reported on Monday, August 16, 1999, that a revised flag has been introduced for Canada's Governor-General. The revision is to the lion emblem in the flag. Governor-General Romeo LeBlanc did not like the attitude of the lion used previously. The lion, previously regardant and poking its tongue at observers, is now deprived of its claws and has its tongue politely hidden in its mouth. The change has been introduced gradually and quietly, but the new flag is...
www.flaggen.comThe Heritage Structure of the Canadian Forces
www.canada.caThe governor general’s flag has precedence over all flags in Canada except: The King’s personal Canadian flag the flag of the lieutenant governor of a province at the lieutenant governor’s residence when the lieutenant governor is performing his duties as The King’s representative in the province The same provisions specified for the Sovereign’s flag and other personal standards apply to the governor general’s flag. The coat of arms of the governor general changes with each new governor...
www.canada.caThe governor general's flag is blue with the crest of the Arms of Canada in its centre. A symbol of the sovereignty of Canada, the crest consists of a gold lion wearing the Royal Crown and holding in its right paw a red maple leaf.
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