May 7, 2007
OTTAWATheir Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and Jean-Daniel Lafond will conduct their first official visit to New Brunswick from May 14 to 18, 2007.
During their five-day visit to the province, Their Excellencies will focus their activities around the arts and culture, La Francophonie, fisheries and community life in New Brunswick. The tour will include stops in Fredericton, Caraquet, Bathurst, Shippagan and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Gagetown.
This will be the 12th official provincial/territorial visit for the Governor General since being sworn into office.
The detailed itinerary is attached. The schedule is subject to change.
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Media informationIsabelle SerrurierRideau Hall Press Office 613-998-7280www.gg.ca
Detailed ItineraryVisit to New Brunswick, May 14 to 18, 2007
Monday, May 14 Fredericton
2 p.m.The Governor General Visit to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) GagetownThe Governor General will visit CFB Gagetown and will attend a reception with families of deployed Canadian Forces members at the Military Family Resource CentreCLOSED TO MEDIA
4:30 p.m.Visit to the Beaverbrook Art GalleryTheir Excellencies will go on a private tour of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, led by Bernard Riordon, O.C., director general of the Gallery.CLOSED TO MEDIA
Tuesday, May 15 Fredericton
10:30 a.m.Official Welcoming Ceremony Their Excellencies will be greeted by the Honourable Shawn Graham, Premier of New Brunswick, and Mrs. Roxanne Reeves. The welcoming ceremony will include a review of a guard of honour and a 21-gun salute.Outdoors, Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, 706 Queen StreetOPEN TO MEDIA
11 a.m.Meeting with the Honourable Shawn Graham, Premier of New Brunswick, and Mrs. Roxanne ReevesCLOSED TO MEDIA
11:30 a.m.Address by the Governor General to members of the Legislative Assembly and the people of New BrunswickIn addition to the Governor General's remarks, the Premier will offer welcoming remarks and the String Ensemble of the Fredericton Youth Orchestra will perform.Legislative Chamber, Legislative Building, Centre Block, 706 Queen StreetOPEN TO MEDIA
12:15 p.m.Reception hosted by the Honourable Shawn Graham, Premier of New BrunswickBeaverbrook Art GalleryCLOSED TO MEDIA
12:30 p.m.Luncheon meeting with representatives of the food and wine industryLocation to be determinedOPENING REMARKS OPEN TO THE MEDIA
6:30 p.m.Dinner hosted by the Honourable Herménégilde Chiasson, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, and Mrs. Marcia BabineauOld Government House, 51 Woodstock RoadCLOSED TO MEDIA
Wednesday, May 16 Fredericton/Bathurst
9 a.m.The Governor General Discussion with practitioners in the field of prevention of family violence and violence against womenThe Governor General will meet with representatives from 22 regional networks to discuss the prevention of family violence and violence against women. The Honourable Carmel Robichaud, Minister of Family and Community Services and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, will also participate in the discussion.Old Government House, 51 Woodstock RoadOPENING REMARKS OPEN TO THE MEDIA
9 a.m.Jean-Daniel Lafond Art Matters discussion with artistsThe Governor General's arts awards ceremonies offer an opportunity to bring together our country's artistic and cultural creative spirits. Created to complement the ceremonies, the Art Matters forums encourage dialogue and provide a space for reflection on the creative process and how it is received by society. Similar discussions have also taken place across Canada as part of the Governor General's official visits to the provinces and territories. These conversations delve beyond politics and funding, and create a vantage point from which to observe a culture in motion.Fredericton Arts and Learning Centre, 732 Charlotte StreetOPEN TO MEDIA OPENING REMARKS BEGIN AT 9:20 A.M.
11:30 a.m.Civic call on His Worship Brad Woodside, Mayor of FrederictonTheir Excellencies will meet with the Mayor and with municipal councillors, and will attend a private reception.PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
4:15 p.m. Arrival at Causeway Park, BathurstTheir Excellencies will be greeted by His Worship Stephen Brunet, Mayor of Bathurst, and will take a walking tour of the waterfront. Their Excellencies will also plant a commemorative tree. Members of the community are invited to meet Their Excellencies during the walking tour.Causeway Park, BathurstOPEN TO MEDIA
Thursday, May 17 Caraquet/Shippagan
9 a.m. Visit with lobster fishermenAccompanied by Coast Guard officials, Their Excellencies will visit four trawlers in the waters between Caraquet and Shippagan to meet lobster fishermen. His Worship Antoine Landry, Mayor of Caraquet, will join Their Excellencies on this trip.Main Dock, Caraquet HarbourDEPARTURE OPEN TO MEDIA
11 a.m.Arrival in ShippaganTheir Excellencies will be greeted by His Worship Jonathan Roch Noël, Mayor of Shippagan, as they return from their sea tour. The Governor General and Jean-Daniel Lafond will meet with snow crab fishermen and will participate in a community event on the docks.Main Dock, Shippagan HarbourOPEN TO MEDIA
12 p.m.Walk to Shippagan Campus of the Université de MonctonTheir Excellencies will walk to the Shippagan campus of the Université de Moncton and will be greeted by campus dean Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau. They will tour an art and photo exhibit and will partake in seafood tasting.Shippagan Campus of the Université de Moncton, 218 J.-D.-Gauthier BoulevardTOUR OF EXHIBIT OPEN TO MEDIA
1:45 p.m.Walk to the Coastal Zones Research Institute Inc. Their Excellencies will be greeted by general director Gatien Godin and will visit the laboratories.CLOSED TO MEDIA
2:05 p.m. Walk to Shippagan Aquarium and Marine CentreTheir Excellencies will visit the laboratories, the Aquarium and the Marine Centre, and will attend the opening of the film Entre nos côtes et le large… les travailleurs de la mer to mark the Centre's 25th anniversary.Shippagan Aquarium and Marine Centre, 100 Aquarium StreetOPEN TO MEDIA (film only)
6 p.m.Dinner hosted by His Worship Antoine Landry, Mayor of Caraquet, and Caraquet municipal councillors CLOSED TO MEDIA
8 p.m.Community celebrationTheir Excellencies will participate in a fun-filled community celebration where local performers will take centre stage. Centre culturel de Caraquet, 220 St-Pierre Boulevard WestOPEN TO MEDIA
Friday, May 18 Caraquet
10 a.m.Discussion on La Francophonie Their Excellencies have invited students and young professionals from across the province of New Brunswick to discuss the state of La Francophonie in New Brunswick.Centre culturel de Caraquet, 220 St-Pierre Boulevard WestOPENING REMARKS OPEN TO MEDIA
