| Herald Chancellor | |
|---|---|
| Chancelier d'armes | |
 The coat of arms and batons of office of the Herald Chancellor of Canada | |
since November 27, 2023 | |
| Canadian Heraldic Authority | |
| Reports to | Governor General of Canada |
| Seat | Rideau Hall, Ottawa |
| Appointer | Governor General of Canada |
| Term length | At the Governor General's pleasure |
| Constituting instrument | Royal Letters Patent, 1988 |
| Formation | 1988 |
| First holder | Léopold Henri Amyot |
| Deputy | Deputy Herald Chancellor |
| Website | Official website |
The Herald Chancellor (French : Chancelier d'armes) is an officer at the Canadian Heraldic Authority. The office is always filled by the Secretary to the Governor General. The Herald Chancellor is responsible for the administration of the entire vice-regal office. In some ways, the position is analogous to the Earl Marshal in England, as it is the Herald Chancellor who issues the warrants permitting the Chief Herald of Canada to make grants of arms. The Herald Chancellor also signs each completed grant document, along with the Chief Herald.
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The position of Deputy Herald Chancellor (French : Vice-chancelier d'armes)) is held by the Deputy Secretary to the Governor General, who is also the head of the Chancellery of Honours, responsible for the administration of the Canadian honours system. When the Herald Chancellor is unavailable, the Deputy Herald Chancellor will issue the proper warrants for the Chief Herald of Canada to grant arms.
