Usher of the Black Rod (Canada)

The Usher of the Black Rod (French: Huissier du bâton noir), formerly known as Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod (French: Gentilhomme huissier de la verge noire) also often shortened to Black Rod is the most senior protocol position in the Parliament of Canada. Black Rod leads the Speaker's Parade at the beginning of each sitting of the Senate and oversees protocol and administrative and logistical details of important events taking place on Parliament Hill, such as the opening of parliament and the Speech from the Throne.

The office is modelled on the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod of the House of Lords in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Upon the appointment of the first woman to the position of Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod on 20 October 1997, the title was changed to Usher of the Black Rod.

The current Usher of the Black Rod is J. Greg Peters. On 12 March 2025, Peters was received by The King, where he was bestowed a new ceremonial sword.