Vice Chief of the Defence Staff Transfer of Authority Ceremony

Media advisory

July 14, 2020 – Ottawa – Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Media are invited to view the Transfer of Authority Ceremony between outgoing Vice Chief of the Defence Staff Lieutenant-General Jean-Marc Lanthier and incoming Vice Chief of the Defence Staff Lieutenant-General Mike Rouleau on the Canadian Armed Forces Facebook page.

When: July 15, 2020 at 1 p.m.

Where: Live stream via the Canadian Armed Forces Facebook page.

What: During the ceremony, speeches will be made by the Deputy Minister of National Defence, the Chief of the Defence Staff, the Chaplain General, and the outgoing and incoming Vice Chiefs of the Defence Staff.

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Notes to editor

Due to public health measures in place during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the opportunity to attend the event is limited.

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Contacts

Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-904-3333
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca

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