OTTAWA-Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will welcome Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet, President of the Republic of Chile, at the Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec, on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at 10 a.m.
10 a.m.–Military Honours
Upon her arrival, the President of Chile will be greeted by the Governor General of Canada and will officially inspect the guard of the Royal 22e Régiment on the parade square of the Citadelle of Québec. The military honours ceremony will include a 21-gun salute.
OPEN TO MEDIA – Media can cover the military honours ceremony and are asked to be on the parade square by 9:45 a.m.
10:20 a.m.–Meeting between the Governor General and the President
Her Excellency will have a private working meeting with the President inside the Residence.
OPEN TO MEDIA–Media will be able to attend a photo opportunity with the Governor General and the President on the terrace of the Citadelle, prior to the working meeting.
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Media wishing to cover the event are asked to confirm their presence
in advance with the Rideau Hall Press Office. Media parking will be available on site.
Media information
Marie-Eve Létourneau
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-0287 (office)
meletourneau@gg.ca
Marthe Blouin
Official Spokesperson to the Governor General of Canada
613-301-3379 (cellular)
