Wearing the Canadian Forces Uniforms
As Commander-in-Chief of Canada, the governor general may, in this capacity, wear the uniform at events.
The Canadian Forces Publication (CFP) which regulates the wear of military uniforms for the Governor General is CFP 265, the Canadian Forces Dress Instructions manual.
The governor general wears a flag/general officer uniform with special flag/general sleeve braid, embellished with the governor general’s badge, and a large embroidered governor general’s badge on the shoulder straps or boards.
A number of Canadian governors general have worn the military uniform including Vincent Massey (1952-59), Georges P. Vanier (1959-1967), Roland Michener (1967-1974), Edward Schreyer (1979-1984), Jeanne Sauvé (1984-1990) Ramon Hnatyshyn (1990-1995) and Michaëlle Jean (2005-2010).
As Honorary Captain (Navy) of the Military Personnel Command of the Canadian Armed Forces, Her Excellency Sharon Johnston, in this capacity, wears the Navy uniform when attending a military event.
