Notes for preparation of "Canada Badge"

There is no regulation governing behaviour when a woman is presented to Her Majesty The Queen and other members of the Royal Family, the Governor General or the Prime Minister of Canada. There is no law or regulation requiring a woman to curtsy to The Queen.

If a brownie wishes to curtsy, she may do so when presented to Her Majesty or a member of the Royal Family, and when she leaves. The title "Your Majesty" (for The Queen) is used once, at the beginning, thereafter "Ma'am" is used; "Your Royal Highness" is used for the other members of the Royal Family, thereafter "Ma'am" or "Sir" is used.

The Governor General of Canada is styled "Right Honourable" for life and the Governor General and his/her spouse are styled "His Excellency/Her Excellency" during office. When speaking to one or the other, the style "Your Excellency" is used in the first instance, subsequently "Sir" or "Madam" according to their respective title.

In a conversation with the Prime Minister, the style "Prime Minister" is used at the beginning, thereafter, "Sir/ Mr. [name]/ Prime Minister" would be appropriate. The Prime Minister is styled "Right Honourable" for life.

When The Queen or a member of the Royal Family participates in ceremonial functions, the Royal Anthem "God Save The Queen" is played in full. The salute accorded to the Governor General is composed of the first six bars of "God Save The Queen" followed by the first four and last four bars of "O Canada". It is appropriate to sing "O Canada" at events attended by the Prime Minister.

"O Canada" is the national anthem of Canada and it is appropriate that it be sung at ceremonies and events.