October 3, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will undertake a visit to Toronto on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
The visit to Toronto will focus on reconciliation, mental health and youth engagement.
The Governor General plays an important role in helping to bring awareness to issues, and to profile the diverse and innovative communities that make up our country. Visits are also opportunities for the Governor General, on behalf of Canadians, to recognize and thank people who are making a difference in a broad range of fields.
Itinerary:
Note: Times are indicated in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Toronto
Wednesday, October 4
11:30 a.m.
Meeting with youth finalists of The Children’s Breakfast Clubs Art Competition
The Governor General will meet with up to 50 students from across southern Ontario who are finalists in an artwork competition organized by The Children’s Breakfast Clubs. The competition focuses on themes related to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Her Excellency will engage with the students, view their art and deliver remarks.
Learn more about The Children’s Breakfast Clubs
Toronto Police Headquarters, 40 College Street
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – At the start of the meeting
Media contact: Rick Gosling, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs, 416-305-3007, rickgosling@breakfastclubs.ca
2:30 p.m.
Visit to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
The Governor General will visit the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Her Excellency will tour the ceremony grounds and have a discussion with leaders of the CAMH Shkaabe Makwa program. Her Excellency will also participate in a round-table discussion with young people about youth mental health in Canada.
Learn more about the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ONLY
5:30 p.m.
Remarks at the 10th anniversary of Connected North
The Governor General will attend and deliver remarks at the 10th anniversary celebrations of Connected North. Connected North provides equitable learning opportunities to students and teachers in remote communities through live, interactive virtual learning experiences for Indigenous students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Learn more about Connected North
Gardiner Museum (Terrace Room), 111 Queens Park
OPEN TO MEDIA
Media contact: Samantha Campana, Cisco Canada, 289-242-6455, sacampan@cisco.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.
- Media members can follow the Governor General’s visit and activities online at gg.ca.
Media information:
Rideau Hall Press Office
343-573-7563
media@gg.ca
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