Commander Canadian Army Change of Command Ceremony to take place on Parliament Hill 

August 19, 2019 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Media are invited to attend the change of command ceremony for the Canadian Army on August 20, 2019. Lieutenant-General Wayne Eyre will assume command of the Canadian Army from Lieutenant-General Jean-Marc Lanthier in a ceremony presided over by the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jonathan Vance.

Where: There will be a designated media viewing area on Parliament Hill.

When: 10 a.m. to approximately 11 a.m. on August 20, 2019. 

What: A change of command ceremony, followed by a brief media opportunity with Lieutenant-General Eyre.

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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.

For more information, and to confirm attendance, media are asked to contact Patricia Sztompka, Directorate Army Public Affairs, 613-971-7140, patricia.sztompka@forces.gc.ca.