OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will attend the National Remembrance Day Ceremony organized by The Royal Canadian Legion at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
The Governor General will be joined by this year's National Silver Cross Mother, Mrs. Virginia Hicks of Trenton, Ontario. Mrs. Hicks will place a wreath on behalf of all Canadian mothers who have lost a child in military service to Canada.
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: National War Memorial, 30 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Notes for Media:
- All media wishing to attend the ceremony must be accredited by the Parliamentary Press Gallery at [email protected].
- All other media related inquiries must be directed to The Royal Canadian Legion at [email protected].
- The Governor General will wear the Royal Canadian Navy uniform.
- Photos of the ceremony can be provided to media upon request via [email protected].
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SOURCE Office of the Secretary to the Governor General
Media information: Rideau Hall Press Office, [email protected]
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