Samy Khalid

Samy Khalid is a Canadian historian and herald who currently serves as Chief Herald of Canada.

Samy Khalid
Chief Herald of Canada
Assumed office
May 20, 2020
Monarchs
Governors General
Preceded byClaire Boudreau
Personal details
NationalityCanadian
Alma materUniversity of Ottawa
OccupationHistorian, herald

Life and career

Khalid began his career as a freelance translator before working as a political assistant in the Prime Minister's Office. He then worked for provincial cultural and public affairs organizations, including the Franco-Ontarian Heritage Consortium and the Francophone Assembly of Ontario.[1]

In 2009, Khalid earned a doctorate in history from the University of Ottawa.[2] He joined the Canadian Heraldic Authority in 2014, as Saguenay Herald, and became assistant director in an acting capacity in 2019.[1] Khalid has also served as editor-in-chief of Le Chaînon since 2012.[3]

On May 20, 2020, Khalid was appointed as Chief Herald of Canada.[1]

On September 10, 2022, Khalid announced the proclamation of Charles III as King of Canada in a ceremony at Rideau Hall.[4]

References
  1. "Governor General Announces the Appointment of a New Chief Herald of Canada". Governor General of Canada. 20 May 2020.
  2. "Heraldry". Governor General Canada. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  3. "Herald Samy Khalid". Governor of Canada. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  4. "King Charles to be proclaimed Canada's new sovereign in ceremony today". CBC News. September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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