November 8, 2024
OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser, will attend the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
The Governor General will be joined by this year’s National Silver Cross Mother,
Mrs. Maureen Anderson, of Oromocto, New Brunswick. Mrs. Anderson will place a wreath on behalf of all Canadian families who have lost a child in military service to Canada.
Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: National War Memorial, 30 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Notes for Media:
- Members of the media are invited to attend this year’s National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
- All media wishing to attend must contact the Parliamentary Press Gallery at pressres2@parl.gc.ca.
- The Governor General will wear the Royal Canadian Air Force uniform in honour of the RCAF’s 100th anniversary.
About the National Silver Cross Mother
Each year, the Royal Canadian Legion chooses the National Silver Cross Mother to represent all Canadian families who have lost a child in military service to Canada.
Find more information about the 2024 Silver Cross Mother.
Media information:
Rideau Hall Press Office
Media@gg.ca
Parliamentary Press Gallery
pressres2@parl.gc.ca
The Royal Canadian Legion
Nujma Bond
nbond@legion.ca
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