2026 - CEREMONIAL GUARD - June 26th - LCol Vincent Gagnon, CD, ADC - Lieut.-Col.Commanding CGG participated in the Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard conducted by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander‑in‑Chief of Canada.

President and Founder of the Crown Society of Canada, LCdr Thomas Morin-Cabana, MStJ, BMAsC, KCStG, along with Lieutenant‑Colonel Vincent Gagnon, CD, A de C, and Special Projects Coordinator for the Society,

President and Founder of the Crown Society of Canada, LCdr Thomas Morin-Cabana, MStJ, BMAsC, KCStG, along with Lieutenant‑Colonel Vincent Gagnon, CD, A de C, and Special Projects Coordinator for the Society,

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2026 - CEREMONIAL GUARD - June 26th - LCol Vincent Gagnon, CD, ADC - Lieut.-Col.Commanding CGG participated in the Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard conducted by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander‑in‑Chief of Canada.

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On June 26, the President and Founder of the Crown Society of Canada, Capc Thomas Morin-Cabana, MStJ, BAScM, KCStG, as well as Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Gagnon, CD, A of C, and Co-ordinator of special projects for the Society, took part in the traditional annual inspection of the Crown Society. Ceremony conducted by Her Excellency The Very Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada. The event highlights refinement, precision and apparatus through a military parade, inspection of the guard and music, as well as a Vice-Royal Salute to His Excellency. /// On June 26, the President and Founder of the Crown Society of Canada, LCdr Thomas Morin-Cabana, MStJ, BMAsC, KCStG, along with Lieutenant‑Colonel Vincent Gagnon, CD, A de C, and Special Projects Coordinator for the Society, took part in the traditional annual inspection of the Ceremonial Guard conducted by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander‑in‑Chief of Canada. This event showcases the refinement, precision, and pageantry of the occasion through a military parade, the inspection of the Guard and the Band, as well as a vice‑regal salute to Her Excellency. Governor General and Commander-in-Chief Louise Arbour conducted the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard at Rideau Hall, a long-standing tradition of military precision, polish and pageantry. She then joined Storytime to read a book to children and their families. Held in partnership with United for Literacy and the Ottawa International Writers Festival, Storytime inspires a love of reading.

Created By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Create Date

July 3, 2026

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

July 3, 2026