Revised - October 10, 2014
OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will conduct a one-day visit to Beaconsfield, Quebec, on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, during which he will meet with the Mayor, visit Beaconsfield High School, and inaugurate the Heroes Park and Cenotaph.
9:25 a.m.
Meeting with Mayor of Beaconsfield
Upon his arrival, the Governor General will meet with His Worship Georges Bourelle, Mayor of Beaconsfield, and with city councillors. Following the meeting, he will sign the city’s guest book.
303 Beaconsfield Boulevard, Beaconsfield City Hall
Photo op — Upon arrival and during meeting with councillors and signing of guest book
Media Contact: Caterina Pompeo, Communications for City of Beaconsfield, 514-428-4400, ext. 4453, caterina.pompeo@beaconsfield.ca
10:10 a.m.
Visit to Beaconsfield High School
The Governor General will interact with Secondary 4 and 5 students from the Embarkations Alternative Program, which is designed to meet the needs of students who require an alternate pathway to achieve success. He will also meet with Secondary 2 students in the Infinity 1:1 Laptop Program, which offers a digital learning environment in the classroom through the use of laptop computers and the latest software. At 11:05 a.m., His Excellency will proceed to the auditorium, where Secondary 5 students will offer him a warm welcome, present their volunteerism program and outline their involvement in the Heroes Park and Cenotaph initiative. On this occasion, the Governor General will address students on the importance of community spirit and volunteerism, and present an item to put into the time capsule intended for Heroes Park and Cenotaph.
250 Beaurepaire Drive, Beaconsfield High School
Open to media
Media contact: Jim Hendry, Coordinator, Communications and Marketing, Lester B. Pearson School Board, 514-422-3000, ext. 2525, jhendry@lbpsb.qc.ca
1:30 p.m.
Inauguration Ceremony for Heroes Park and Cenotaph
His Excellency will attend the official inauguration ceremony for Heroes Park and Cenotaph—a permanent symbol honouring the service and sacrifice of all military personnel, police, firefighters, paramedics and first responders in the course of their official duties. The Governor General will participate in the ceremonial ribbon-cutting and address veterans, guests and members of the public gathered on this special occasion. He will also present the Exemplary Service Medal, the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award to deserving Canadians (CCA). The names of the CCA recipients and their citations are listed below. For more information about Heroes Park and Cenotaph, visit http://heroespark.org.
Shore Park, Beaconsfield
Open to media
Media contact: Brian Naud, Communications Advisor for Heroes Park, 514-252-2777, ext. 4653, brian.naud@forces.gc.ca
Douglas (Doug) Cooke
Beaconsfield, Quebec
For over 50 years, Douglas Cooke has made continual contributions to Beaconsfield with his volunteer involvement in sports, culture and community life. He founded the Beaurepaire Swim Club and was instrumental in starting a competitive, indoor swim club, the Beaconsfield Barracudas, which is today known as the Beaconsfield Bluefins Swim Club. He has volunteered at the Beaconsfield Library since 2002 and he sits on the Book Selection Committee. For the past 15 years, working in partnership with the City of Beaconsfield, he has coordinated the community BBQs for the Canada Day and Fête nationale celebrations, which are attended by over 10 000 people. At 85 years of age, he remains an active volunteer in his community.
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Marie-Pierre Bélanger
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-9166
marie-pierre.belanger@gg.ca
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