CANADIAN FORCES CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE STAFF CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY

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February 3, 2005 OTTAWA -- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will preside over the change of command ceremony on Friday, February 4, which will transfer command of the Canadian Forces to General Rick Hillier. General Hillier's appointment to Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) was announced by Prime Minister Paul Martin on January 14. He replaces outgoing CDS, General Ray Henault, who was elected Chairman of the NATO Military Committee last fall - a position he will assume late this spring. Immediately following the ceremony, there will be an opportunity for journalists to speak with General Hillier. Event: Canadian Forces Change of Command ceremony Location: Canada Reception Centre, Ottawa Airport Date: Friday, Feb. 4 Timings: 1:00 p.m. - media must arrive, clear security, be escorted to designated area and be in place NLT 1:45 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - start of Change of Command ceremony 3:30 p.m. - end of ceremony 3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m. - media opportunity with General Rick Hillier and Minister of National Defence Bill Graham Note: Parking is very limited at this venue therefore media should plan their parking requirements and arrival time accordingly. Due to logistical and security considerations, media arriving after 1:30 p.m., will not be granted access to the ceremony. - 30 - DND/CF Public Affairs Contacts

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