Career
She has been involved with Girl Guides of Canada, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund and other charitable organizations. She has shown concern for issues related to the physically disabled. As Chatelaine of Rideau Hall she had an accessible entrance and an elevator installed, and suggested the Fountain of Hope, dedicated to Terry Fox, which stands in front of the main entrance.
Lily Schreyer is the sponsor of the CCGS Amundsen.