Commander Canadian Army Change of Command Ceremony to take place on Parliament Hill
Media Advisory
July 12, 2016 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Media are invited to attend the change of command ceremony for the Canadian Army on July 14. Lieutenant-General Paul Wynnyk will assume command of the Canadian Army from Lieutenant-General Marquis Hainse in a Parliament Hill ceremony presided over by the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jonathan Vance.
- Where:
- There will be a designated media viewing area and for this reason, media are requested to arrive at Parliament Hill no later than 9:30 a.m.
- When:
- 10 a.m. to approximately 11a.m. on July 14.
- What:
- An official Change of Command ceremony, followed by a brief media opportunity with Lieutenant-General Wynnyk.
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Notes to editor / news director:
Media are requested to be in location (designated media viewing area on Parliament Hill) no later than 9:30 a.m.
Media are asked to contact Captain Valerie Lanouette, Public Affairs Officer, Directorate Army Public Affairs, 613-971-7118, Valerie.Lanouette@forces.gc.ca.
Contacts
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Toll-Free: 1-866-377-0811
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca
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