On May 6, Canadians and people throughout the Commonwealth will celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. This is a rare and historic event that will be observed by millions world wide. As King of Canada, and Canada’s Head of State, King Charles III is an integral part of Canadian society; he is at the apex of our system of constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy – which is among the oldest in the world. The Coronation is the most important state occasion, as it is when the Sovereign solemnly promises to uphold and adhere to the laws and customs...

Eleven new members of the Order of Nova Scotia were invested with their insignia on Tuesday, March 28th. This event, which took place at the Westin Nova Scotian, marks the first time members have been able to gather in one location since the start of the pandemic. Currently, His Honour The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc serves as the Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia. The eleven new members honoured at the investiture were appointed to the Order in 2020, 2021 and 2022. They are: - Colonel John Boileau - Ronald Bourgeois - Lee Cohen - Saeed El-Darahali - Natalie MacMaster - The late Kenzie...

A Message from His Majesty The King on the Occasion of Commonwealth Day Commonwealth Day was an occasion of particular pride for my beloved Mother, The late Queen – a treasured opportunity to celebrate our Commonwealth family, to whose service she dedicated her long and remarkable life. In succeeding Her Majesty as Head of the Commonwealth, I draw great strength from her example, together with all that I have learnt from the extraordinary people I have met, throughout the Commonwealth, over so many years. The Commonwealth has been a constant in my own life, and yet its diversity...