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Government House Halifax tells the story of this historic building with its construction in 1800 and continuing through its extensive renovations in 2009, Government House Halifax tells the story of the building's royal residents, the household staff and the momentous events that have transpired within its walls. Amply illustrated with an extraordinary collection of images, including both historic drawings and paintings and modern photographs, this volume is the authoritative guide to the oldest consecutively occupied government residence in Canada.
About the author
Christopher McCreery holds a doctorate in Canadian political history from Queen’s University and is the author of more than a dozen books, including two best-sellers. He has served as private secretary to the lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia since 2009 and was responsible for the setting up of Government House following the restoration of the building.
From 2012 to 2018, he served as a member of the board of trustees of the Canadian Museum of History/Canadian War Museum, is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Royal Heraldry Society of Canada, and is one of the Commonwealth’s foremost experts on the vice-regal offices, honours and symbols. In 2010 he was invested as a Member of the Royal Victorian Order by The Queen at Government House, Halifax
Books
The Order of Canada
2nd edition
Fifty Years Honouring Canadians
The Canadian Honours System
2nd edition
Savoir Fair, Savoir Vivre:
The Rideau Club
Commemorative Medals of
The Queen's Reign in Canada
The Order of Military Merit
Canadian Symbols of Authority
Maintiens Le Droit
The Canadian Forces' Decoration
The Authentic Voice of Canada
On Her Majesty's Service
The Maple Leaf and the White Cross
The Beginner's Guide to
Canadian Honours
Selected Chapters & articles
Edited works which include chapters by Christopher McCreery
 Chapter 15 "The Politics of St-Laurent on the Crown, Rituals and Symbols" pp. 314-355. |  J.P.P.L. 13 "Not the Governor Generals Choice: Canadian Honours and the Butler-Pitfield Principles" pp. 67-80. |  Chapter 8 "The Vulnerability of Vice-Regal Offices in Canada" pp. 156-178. |
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 Chapter 9 "Subtle yet significant innovations: The Advisory Committee on Vice-Regal Appointments and the Secretary's new powers" pp. 241-262. |  Chapter 10 "The Provincial Crown: The Lieutenant Governor's Expanding Role" pp. 141-169. Chapter 13 "Confidant and Chief of Staff: The Governor's Secretary" pp. 197-218. |  Chapter 3 "Myth and Misunderstanding: The Origins and Meaning of the Letters Patent Constituting the Office of the Governor General, 1947" pp. 31-56. Chapter 9 "The Crown and Honours: Getting it Right" pp. 139-154. |
 Part III-5 "Tribute to Queen Victoria, 1901" pp. 265-274. |
Delivering a paper at the Symposium on Honours and Heraldry, Ottawa May 2018.
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Books
The Order of Canada
2nd edition
Fifty Years Honouring Canadians
The Canadian Honours System
2nd edition
Savoir Fair, Savoir Vivre:
The Rideau Club
Commemorative Medals of
The Queen's Reign in Canada
The Order of Military Merit
Canadian Symbols of Authority
Maintiens Le Droit
The Canadian Forces' Decoration
The Authentic Voice of Canada
On Her Majesty's Service
La Feuille d'Erable et la Croix Blanche
The Maple Leaf and the White Cross
The Beginner's Guide to
Canadian Honours