Gerda Hnatyshyn

Gerda Hnatyshyn

Karen Gerda Hnatyshyn, CC (née Karen Gerda Nygaard Andreasen) (born 1935) was the wife of Ray Hnatyshyn, Governor General of Canada from 1990 to 1995, and served as viceregal consort during Ray Hnatyshyn's term of office. As the spouse of a Governor General, she was also invested as a Companion of the Order of Canada upon Ray Hnatyshyn's swearing-in.

She published a book, "Rideau Hall: Canada's Living Heritage", about Rideau Hall in 1995.

Hnatyshyn was also formerly a dietitian in Ottawa.

Gerda Hnatyshyn is currently president and chair of the Hnatyshyn Foundation, an arts granting organization.

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