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BeaverFever BeaverFever:
I believe the guards are just ceremonial and actual security is provided by RCMP
The guards are not purely ceremonial, but you are correct that RCMP provide the majority of the security.
The guard are still trained and armed, but the RCMP is the official security.
The Governor General's Foot Guards, Horse Guards, and Grenadier Guards, are all Reserve units, meaning virtually all of their personnel are part-time. AFAIK their duties as they relate to ‘guarding’ the GG are ceremonial and they are otherwise typical Army Reserve units and don’t play any regular or formal role in her security. If you wander onto the GGs residences or try to intercept her at some event you will not encounter any of these troops as they will likely not be present.