QUÉBEC, Quebec—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will visit various groups and organizations in Québec and Lévis on September 24 and 25, 2024.
This visit will give the Governor General a better understanding of the difficulties facing the communities of Lévis and Québec. During the visit, the Governor General will also meet with Her Honour the Honourable Manon Jeannotte, Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.
Celebrating excellence across Canada is an integral part of the Governor General’s role. The Governor General will be highlighting the essential work of people who, as volunteers or in their professional lives, are working to improve the quality of life in their communities.
Itinerary:
Note: Times are indicated in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Lévis, Quebec
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
10:30 a.m.
Visit to Le Tremplin
The Governor General will meet with the team from Le Tremplin. Founded on the values of solidarity, mutual aid, respect for differences and respect for dignity, this non-profit organization provides essential reception and community integration services to immigrants and their families in Lévis.
Learn more about Le Tremplin
39 Rue Guenette, Suite 102, Lévis, Quebec G6V 5M9
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ONLY
11:30 a.m.
Visit to Comptoir Le Grenier – Food aid and support services
The Governor General will visit Comptoir Le Grenier, where she will tour the grocery store and learn more about the services offered to improve the quality of life for those experiencing food insecurity.
Learn more about Comptoir Le Grenier (French only)
OPEN TO MEDIA – Photos may be taken during the visit to the grocery store
Media Contact: Stéphane Clavet, direction@comptoirlegrenier.com
Québec, Quebec
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
11:00 a.m.
Meeting with the Honourable Manon Jeannotte
The Governor General will meet with Her Honour the Honourable Manon Jeannotte, Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.
Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ONLY
11:45 a.m.
Visit to Le Pignon Bleu
UPDATE: With regrets, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will not be visiting Le Pignon Bleu today.
The Governor General will visit Le Pignon Bleu to learn more about the socio‑educational and nutritional services offered at La maison pour grandir. She will also meet participants from the socio-professional integration enterprise who, as part of their training, have prepared the community meal. Her Honour the Honourable Manon Jeannotte, Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, will join the Governor General during the visit.
Learn more about Le Pignon Bleu (French only)
270 Rue Saint-Vallier West, Québec, Quebec G1K 1K5
OPEN TO MEDIA
Media Contact: Roseline Roussel, dg@pignonbleu.org
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 information:
Rideau Hall Press Office
media@gg.ca
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