Media Advisory: Governor General to Preside Over a Citizenship Ceremony

(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 12/04/14 -- His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will preside over a citizenship ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. He will be accompanied by the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, 26th governor general of Canada, and the founder and co-chair of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, and by Canada's Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander.

Prior to the ceremony, 50 candidates for Canadian citizenship will share their views on citizenship during a round-table discussion. The events are organized in partnership with Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Institute for Canadian Citizenship.

About the Institute for Canadian Citizenship

The Institute for Canadian Citizenship is a national, non-profit organization that engages Canadians in citizenship through innovative programs, campaigns and partnerships designed to ensure new citizens are welcomed and included as equals; create meaningful connections among all Canadian citizens; foster a culture of active, engaged citizens; and celebrate what it means to be Canadian. For more information, visit .

Media wishing to cover the round-table discussion should arrive at Princess Anne Entrance no later than 8:45 a.m.

Those wishing to cover the ceremony should arrive no later than 10:15 a.m.

Media are asked to confirm their attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office.

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Contacts:
Julie Rocheleau
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-7280


Jess Duerden
Institute for Canadian Citizenship
416-593-6998, ext. 225


Citizenship and Immigration Canada
613-952-1650

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