25 May 2008 Ottawa, Ontario
Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Monday, May 26th are:
Ottawa
9:35 a.m. – Ukrainian President Victor Yushchenko arrives on Parliament Hill and signs the Distinguished Visitors' Books of the Senate and House of Commons.
Rotunda
Centre Block
*Photo opportunity only*
9:45 a.m. – Prime Minister Harper holds a bilateral meeting with President Yushchenko.
Office of the Prime Minister
307-S Centre Block
House of Commons
*Photo opportunity at the beginning of meeting*
10:45 a.m. – Prime Minister Harper introduces President Yushchenko to the welcoming party.
Rotunda
Centre Block
*Photo opportunity*
10:48 a.m. – Prime Minister Harper and President Yushchenko will be escorted by the Usher of the Black Rod and Sergeant-at-Arms to the office of the Speaker of the House of Commons.
NOTE: This portion of the ceremony will remain private.
11:00 a.m. – Prime Minister Harper and President Yushchenko will proceed to their seats in the House of Commons.
11:03 a.m. – Prime Minister Harper will introduce President Yushchenko in the House of Commons.
11:10 a.m. – President Victor Yushchenko will address the House of Commons.
12:15 p.m. – Prime Minister Harper and President Yushchenko will hold a brief joint media availability.
Reading Room 237-C
Centre Block
*Open to media*
