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2019 National Poppy Campaign

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, received the symbolic first poppy of the 2019 National Poppy Campaign from Thomas Irvine, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion. The ceremony was held at Rideau Hall.

The Governor General stands at the front of the room alongside Royal Canadian Legion executives, as veterans in the crowd stand and applaud.
The Governor General delivers remarks at a podium.
The Governor General receives the symbolic first poppy of the 2019 National Poppy Campaign from Thomas Irvine, Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion.
The Governor General stands for a photo alongside The Royal Canadian Legion executives, after receiving the symbolic first poppy.
The Governor General shakes hands with a veteran during the launch of the 2019 National Poppy Campaign.
The Governor General shakes hands with a veteran during the launch of the 2019 National Poppy Campaign.
The Governor General pins a poppy on the lapel of a veteran during the launch of the 2019 National Poppy Campaign.
The Governor General pins a poppy on the lapel of a veteran during the launch of the 2019 National Poppy Campaign.
The Governor General shakes hands with a veteran during the launch of the 2019 National Poppy Campaign.
The Governor General shakes hands with a veteran during the launch of the 2019 National Poppy Campaign.
The Governor General kneels down and speaks with a veteran during the launch of the 2019 National Poppy Campaign.
The Governor General shakes hands with a veteran during the launch of the 2019 National Poppy Campaign.
A large group of veterans stand in solidarity during the singing of the National Anthem at the launch of the 2019 National Poppy Campaign.