Samy Khalid
Canadian historian and herald
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Samy Khalid is a Canadian historian and herald who is Chief Herald of Canada.
Samy Khalid PhD | |
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Khalid in 2021, presenting new heraldic insignia for the Supreme Court of Canada | |
| Chief Herald of Canada | |
| Assumed office May 20, 2020 | |
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| Governors General | |
| Preceded by | Claire Boudreau |
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| Alma mater | University of Ottawa |
| Occupation | Historian, 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 as executive director of the Franco-Ontarian Heritage Consortium,[1] and the Francophone Assembly of Ontario.[2]
In 2009, Khalid earned a doctorate in history from the University of Ottawa.[3] He joined the Canadian Heraldic Authority in 2014, as Saguenay Herald, and became assistant director in an acting capacity in 2019.[2] Khalid also served as editor-in-chief of Le Chaînon from 2012[4] until the summer of 2020.[5]
On May 20, 2020, Khalid was appointed as third Chief Herald of Canada.[2]
On September 10, 2022, Khalid announced the proclamation of Charles III as King of Canada in a ceremony at Rideau Hall.[6]
On May 6, 2023, the coronation of Charles III as King of Canada, Khalid unveiled the new Canadian Royal Crown,[7] a heraldic symbol of the sovereign’s authority and the Canadian monarchy.
