Ottawa—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston, will welcome His Excellency Ollanta Humala Tasso, President of the Republic of Peru, and his wife, Mrs. Nadine Heredia, to Rideau Hall,
on April 9 and 10, 2014, on the occasion of their State visit to Canada.
The visit will commence with an official welcoming ceremony. During their stay at Rideau Hall, President Humala and Mrs. Heredia will meet with the Governor General and Mrs. Johnston, attend a State dinner in their honour, and participate in a ceremonial tree planting.
The detailed itinerary of the events taking place at Rideau Hall can be found below.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
11:30 a.m. – Official welcoming ceremony
An official welcoming ceremony, with military honours, will be held at Rideau Hall. His Excellency Ollanta Humala Tasso will inspect a guard of honour. The Governor General and the President will offer remarks.
Rideau Hall grounds
Open to media
12 p.m. – Meeting between the Governor General and Mrs. Johnston and President Humala and Mrs. Heredia
Large Drawing Room, Rideau Hall
Photo opportunity—At the beginning of the meeting
7 p.m. – State Dinner
Their Excellencies will host a State dinner at Rideau Hall in honour of the President and First Lady, on the occasion of their visit to Canada.
Ballroom, Rideau Hall
Open to media—Photo op before dinner, in the Reception Room, at 6:35 p.m. Official remarks at the beginning of the State dinner, at 7 p.m., in the Ballroom.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
10:30 a.m. – Ceremonial tree planting
The President and First Lady of the Republic of Peru will plant a tree on the grounds of Rideau Hall to commemorate their State visit to Canada. The tree will be an eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), chosen to represent the strong, lasting and growing relationship between Canada and Peru.
Rideau Hall grounds
Open to media
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Media accredited with the Parliamentary Press Gallery must confirm their attendance in advance with the Rideau Hall Press Office. It is requested that members of the media arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to official events.
For more information on accreditation, contact the Parliamentary Press Gallery
at 613-992-6517.
Media information:
Melanie Villeneuve
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-7280
melanie.villeneuve@gg.ca
