October 18, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will be presented with the first poppy of the National Poppy Campaign during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
Governor General Mary Simon will receive the first poppy from Mr. Bruce Julian, Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion, and will be joined by Mr. Larry Murray, Grand President of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Poppies will be available to the general public beginning on the first day of the National Poppy Campaign, October 27.
Date: Friday, October 20, 2023
Time: 10:30 a.m. EST
Location: Rideau Hall
Notes for media:
- To guarantee your access, we ask that you please confirm your attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office via email at media@gg.ca
- Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 10:00 a.m. EST on the day of the ceremony.
- Official photos will be made available upon request.
About the National Poppy Campaign
The poppy is worn during the Remembrance period to honour Canada's fallen. Every year, the Royal Canadian Legion conducts the Poppy Campaign, along with thousands of volunteers, to raise funds in support of veterans and their families. As part of the National Poppy Campaign, the Legion’s Poppy Stories initiative allows Canadians to learn the life story of a fallen veteran by scanning a lapel poppy with their smartphone.
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Media information:
Rideau Hall Press Office
343-573-7563
media@gg.ca
Nujma Bond
The Royal Canadian Legion
343-540-7604
nbond@legion.ca
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