June 26, 2020

OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will host a virtual discussion with actors Patrick Huard and Colm Feore, O.C., on Monday, June 29, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. EDT. The discussion will be accessible to the public on www.gg.ca.

Entitled “How do we get back on stage in these uncertain times for the performing arts?”, the conversation will focus on the particular impacts the pandemic has had on the entertainment industry and those who work in it.

The discussion will be divided into two 25-minute sessions. The first session, beginning at 11:30 a.m., will be in French, while the second session, beginning at 12 p.m., will be in English.

Should you have a question for the Governor General or her guests, we invite you to submit it via one of the Governor General’s social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Youtube @GGJuliePayette.

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The live stream will be available in English at  https://www.gg.ca/en/ggconversations

The live stream will be available in French at  https://www.gg.ca/fr/ggconversations

Media information:

Ashlee Smith
Press Secretary to the Governor General
343-548-1857
ashlee.smith@gg.ca

Natalie Babin Dufresne
Rideau Hall Press Office
343-548-1865
Natalie.BabinDufresne@gg.ca

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