June 12, 2006
OTTAWA -- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will be in Toronto, on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, to attend the following events:
10:30 a.m. An Ode to Madame G.G.A theatrical presentation created by the Lawrence Heights Middle SchoolHer Excellency was invited by Principal Janice Searles, Terrance A. Saunders, grade 6 and drama teacher, and by the staff and students from Lawrence Heights Middle School, to attend a play inspired by her life. The Governor General will offer brief remarks after the play created and directed by Mr. Saunders.50 Highland Hill, Toronto, OntarioOPEN TO MEDIA
2:00 p.m.Visit to Romero HouseThe Governor General will meet with the residents of Romero House and deliver short remarks on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the residence. Romero House plays a critical role in the resettlement of refugees. The Governor General will stop to view a mural painted by refugees and visit a roof garden named after her.PHOTO-OP UPON ARRIVAL, POOL COVERAGE FOR SPEECHES, OPEN TO MEDIA FOR VIEWING OF MURAL.Footage of the speech and discussion will be available by 5:00 p.m. by calling Salt and Light Television at (416) 971-5353 ext. 230.
7:30 p.m.Inaugural Gala Concert for the official opening of the new Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in TorontoThe Governor General will attend the Inaugural Concert Gala for the opening of the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, a centre specifically built in Canada to house the Canadian Opera Company and The National Ballet of Canada. The performance will take place in the R. Fraser Elliot Hall, a 2000-seat theatre in a raditional, horseshoe-shaped auditorium. OPEN TO MEDIA FOR RED CARPET
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Media information
Lucie BrosseauRideau Hall Press Office(613) 998-0287www.gg.ca
In Toronto
Randy MylykSenior Communications Advisor,Spokesperson for the Governor General(613) 302-6182
Deborah Hume-CutagarCommunications OfficerToronto District School Board(416) 397-3600
Mary Jo LeddyDirectorRomero House(416) 763-1303
Press OfficeCanadian Opera Company(416) 363-6671
