CEFCOM MA 09.001 - May 7, 2009
OTTAWA - On May 11, 2009, journalists are invited to the ceremony in which the command of Canadian Expeditionary Force Command will pass from Lieutenant-General Michel Gauthier to Lieutenant-General Marc Lessard. The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Walt Natynczyk, will preside over the ceremony.
Details of the ceremony are as follows:
- When: Monday, May 11 at 1:30 p.m.
- Where: Cartier Square Drill Hall, 2 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Ottawa
Media opportunities: After the ceremony, Lt.-Gen. Lessard will take questions from the media.
CEFCOM is committed to the conduct of fully integrated global operations, across the spectrum from humanitarian assistance to combat, in concert with national and international partners to achieve timely and decisive effects in support of Canada’s national interests.
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Notes to editors:
Journalists planning to attend should register with Captain Christian Courtemanche, CEFCOM Public Affairs, at 613-995-5293 by 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2009.
Journalists should arrive at the Drill Hall no later than 12:30 p.m. on May 11, and will be required to show their media credentials.
