OTTAWA,
ON, May 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the
Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will undertake a visit to Toronto from May 27 to
28, 2024.
The visit will focus on the Governor General's mandate
priorities such as reconciliation, environmental sustainability,
mental health, and digital respect. During the visit,
Her Excellency will also celebrate two Toronto institutions' landmark
anniversaries.
Itinerary:
Note: Times are indicated in
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Toronto, Ontario
Monday, May 27
2:00 p.m.
Meeting with the Mayor of Toronto
The Governor General will meet
with Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto.
Canoe Landing Community Centre, 45 Fort York
Boulevard
OPEN TO MEDIA – Photo at the beginning of the meeting
Media Contact: Arianne Robinson, Press Secretary, Office
of the Mayor, arianne.robinson@toronto.ca
2:45 p.m.
Visit to the Bentway Staging
Grounds
The Governor General will visit the Bentway
Staging Grounds to learn more about its environmental
regeneration efforts.
Learn more about the Bentway
5 Dan Leckie
Way
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ONLY
8:00 p.m.
Opening Reception of the Canadian Council of Aboriginal
Business Conference
At a reception to mark the 40th
anniversary of the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business, the
Governor General will celebrate the exceptional
accomplishments of Indigenous entrepreneurs and honour Indigenous
creators.
The Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is a
Toronto-based organization focused
on strengthening Indigenous economy by promoting awareness of
Indigenous business and fostering business opportunities across
Canada.
Learn more about the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, 1 Harbour Square
OPEN TO MEDIA
Media Contact: Alannah
Jabokwoam, ajabokwoam@ccab.com
Tuesday, May 28
9:30 a.m.
Remarks at the Canadian
Council of Aboriginal Business Conference
The Governor
General will deliver welcoming remarks at the Canadian Council of
Aboriginal Business Conference.
The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, 1 Harbour Square
OPEN TO MEDIA
Media Contact: Alannah
Jabokwoam, ajabokwoam@ccab.com
12:00 p.m.
Meeting with the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
The Governor General will meet with the Honourable Edith Dumont,
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
Learn more about the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Legislative Assembly of Ontario, 111 Wellesley St W.
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ONLY
2:00 p.m.
Visit to the Famous PEOPLE
Players
The Governor General will visit the Famous
PEOPLE Players, which is breaking down barriers to provide
impressive opportunities to young people. During a special event to
mark the charity's 50th anniversary, Her Excellency will attend a
dress rehearsal of the Believe in Magic! musical, deliver
remarks, meet the young actors, and tour the studio.
Famous PEOPLE Players is an internationally renowned Toronto-based charity which produces
blacklight musicals and provides training opportunities to
individuals with special exceptionalities.
Learn more about Famous PEOPLE Players
343 Evans Ave.
OPEN TO MEDIA
Media Contact: Diane Dupuy,
C.M., 416-532-1137, diane@famouspeopleplayers.com
Notes for media
- Members of the media must confirm their attendance at select
events with the media contacts listed above.
- Photos of the visit can be provided to media upon request via
media@gg.ca.
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