Styles of address

- The Royal Family
- Federal dignitaries
- Provincial/territorial dignitaries
- Foreign dignitaries
- Religious dignitaries
- Others
Federal dignitaries
| Dignitary | Salutation | Final Salutation | In conversation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor General of Canada His/Her Excellency * The Governor General may have other post-nominal letters, such as | Excellency: | Yours truly, | "Your Excellency" or "Excellency" first, then "Sir" or "Madam" |
| Spouse of the Governor General of Canada Her/His Excellency | Excellency: / Dear Mr./Mrs. (name): | Yours sincerely, | "Your Excellency" or "Excellency" first, then "Madam" or "Sir" |
| Former Governor General of Canada The Right Honourable (full name),C.C., C.M.M., C.D.*Address * A former Governor General may have other post-nominal letters, such as | Dear Mr./Mrs. (name): | Yours sincerely, | "Mr./Mrs." (name) or formal "Sir/Madam" |
| Prime Minister of Canada The Right Honourable (full name), P.C., M.P.*Prime Minister Note: the term "Mr. Prime Minister" * The Prime Minister may have other post-nominals letters, such as Q.C. | Dear Prime Minister: or Prime Minister: | Yours sincerely, | "Prime Minister" first, then "Mr./Mrs./Ms./ Miss (name)" |
| Former Prime Minister of Canada The Right Honourable | Dear Mr./ Mrs./Ms./ Miss (name): | Yours sincerely, | "Sir" / "Madam" or "Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss (name)" |
Canadian Ministry
life, using the initials P.C. after their name.The term "Mr. Minister" or "Madame Minister" should not be used The term "Mr. Minister of State" or "Madame Minister of State" should not be used. | Dear Minister: Dear Colleague: (between colleagues) Dear Minister of State: | Yours sincerely, Yours sincerely, | "Minister" first, then "Mr./Mrs./Ms./ Miss (name)" "Minister of State" |
| Speaker of the Senate The Honourable Note: A senator who is a member | Dear Mr. Speaker: Dear Madam Speaker: | Yours sincerely, | "Mr. Speaker" or "Madam Speaker" |
| Speaker of the House of Commons The Honourable | Dear Mr. Speaker: Dear Madam Speaker: | Yours sincerely, | "Mr. Speaker" or "Madam Speaker" |
| Chief Justice of Canada The Right Honourable | Dear Chief Justice: | Yours sincerely, | "Mr./Madam Chief Justice" first then "Sir/Madam" or "Mr./Mrs./Ms. /Miss (name)" |
| Judges of Superior Courts Supreme Court The Honourable | Dear Mr./ Madam Justice (name): | Yours sincerely, | "Mr./Madam Justice" |
| Judges of the Tax Court The Honourable | Dear Chief Judge/Judge (name): | Yours sincerely, | "Chief Judge / Judge (name)" |
| Senators The Honourable Note: A senator who is a member | Dear Senator (name): | Yours sincerely, | "Senator (name)" |
| Members of the House of Commons Mr. John Smith, M.P.or The Honourable John Smith, P.C., M.P.House of Commons Note: The members of the House of Commons who are members of the Queen's Privy Council retain the title "Honourable" | Dear Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss (name): | Yours sincerely, | "Mr./Mrs./Ms./ Miss (name)" |
| Canadian ambassadors/high commissioners Abroad Mr./Mrs. (full name)Ambassador Note: If a Canadian Ambassador or High Commissioner happens to be in Canada, or for a Canadian abroad, the form used is simply Ambassador or High Commissioner. The title "Excellency" is not accorded by a Canadian citizen to a Canadian Ambassador or High Commissioner, but is given by the government and citizens of the country to which the person is accredited. | Dear Ambassador / High Commissioner: | Yours sincerely, | "Mr. / Madam Ambassador / High Commissioner" |