<P> The governor general is also tasked with fostering national unity and pride . Queen Elizabeth II stated in 1959 to then Governor General Vincent Massey "maintain (ing) the right relationship between the Crown and the people of Canada (is) the most important function among the many duties of the appointment which you have held with such distinction ." One way in which this is carried out is travelling the country and meeting with Canadians from all regions and ethnic groups in Canada, continuing the tradition begun in 1869 by Governor General the Lord Lisgar . He or she will also induct individuals into the various national orders and present national medals and decorations . Similarly, the viceroy administers and distributes the Governor General's Awards, and will also give out awards associated with private organizations, some of which are named for past governors general . During a federal election, the governor general will curtail these public duties, so as not to appear as though they are involving themselves in political affairs . </P> <P> Although the constitution of Canada states that the "Command - in - Chief of the Land and Naval Militia, and of all Naval and Military Forces, of and in Canada, is hereby declared to continue and be vested in the Queen," the governor general acts in her place as Commander - in - Chief of the Canadian Forces and is permitted through the 1947 Letters Patent to use the title Commander - in - Chief in and over Canada . The position technically involves issuing commands for Canadian troops, airmen, and sailors, but is predominantly a ceremonial role in which the viceroy will visit Canadian Forces bases across Canada and abroad to take part in military ceremonies, see troops off to and return from active duty, and encourage excellence and morale amongst the forces . The governor general also serves as honorary Colonel of three household regiments: the Governor General's Horse Guards, Governor General's Foot Guards and Canadian Grenadier Guards . This ceremonial position is directly under that of Colonel - in - Chief, which is held by the Queen . Since 1910, the governor general was also always made the Chief Scout for Canada, which was renamed Chief Scout of Canada after 1946 and again in 2011 as Patron Scout . </P> <P> Rideau Hall, located in Ottawa, is the official residence of the Canadian monarch and of the governor general and is thus the location of the viceregal household and the Chancellery of Honours . For a part of each year since 1872, governors general have also resided at the Citadel (La Citadelle) in Quebec City, Quebec . A governor general's wife is known as the chatelaine of Rideau Hall, though there is no equivalent term for a governor general's husband . </P> <P> The viceregal household aids the governor general in the execution of the royal constitutional and ceremonial duties and is managed by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General . The Chancellery of Honours centres around the Queen and is thus also located at Rideau Hall and administered by the governor general . As such, the viceroy's secretary ex officio holds the position of Herald Chancellor of Canada, overseeing the Canadian Heraldic Authority--the mechanism of the Canadian honours system by which armorial bearings are granted to Canadians by the governor general in the name of the sovereign . These organized offices and support systems include aides - de-camp, press officers, financial managers, speech writers, trip organizers, event planners, protocol officers, chefs and other kitchen employees, waiters, and various cleaning staff, as well as visitors' centre staff and tour guides at both official residences . In this official and bureaucratic capacity, the entire household is often referred to as Government House and its departments are funded through the normal federal budgetary process, as is the governor general's salary of CAD $288,900, which has been taxed since 2013 . Additional costs are incurred from separate ministries and organizations such as the National Capital Commission, the Department of National Defence, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police . </P>

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