June 22, 2007
OTTAWAHer Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada and Commander-in-Chief, invites you to join her for the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard, on Monday, June 25, 2007, at 10 a.m., on the grounds of Parliament Hill.
As well as being Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces, Her Excellency is Colonel of both regiments that form the Ceremonial Guard, the Governor General's Foot Guards from Ottawa and the Canadian Grenadier Guards from Montreal. Following the inspection, the Governor General will address the members.
Note: In the event of rain, the inspection will be cancelled, NOT postponed. A decision to cancel will be made at 9 a.m. on the day of the event.
Ceremonial Guard summer activities at Rideau Hall
The Ceremonial Guard is a crowd favourite among the Rideau Hall visitors. Their colourful uniforms are a sure sign of summer at the Governor General's residence. This summer, don't miss the following Ceremonial Guard special activities.
Relief of the Sentries: Led by a piper, the new guard march to their posts on the grounds of Rideau Hall, where their master corporal changes the guard by calling the duties of the sentries; the piper and the master corporal then march the old guard off their posts. Performed daily, every hour on the hour, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until August 25.
Note: During special presentations and under extreme weather conditions, the ceremony may be suspended temporarily.
Band of the Ceremonial Guard: one of the oldest and best-known military bands in the country. This concertwhich is part of the Governor General's summer concert serieswill take place on Saturday July 21st, 2007, at 4 p.m.
These events are open to the media
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Media informationIsabelle SerrurierRideau Hall Press Office 613-998-7280www.gg.cawww.citizenvoices.gg.ca
