OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 19, 2026 /CNW/ -- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will receive the first poppy of The Royal Canadian Legion 2026 National Poppy Campaign during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
As commander-in-chief, Her Excellency will receive a Poppy from Ms. Sharon McKeown, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion. They will be joined by Mr. Larry Murray, Grand President of The Royal Canadian Legion.
Poppies will be available to the public beginning October 24, the first day of the National Poppy Campaign.
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Rideau Hall
Notes for media:
- To guarantee your access, we ask that you please confirm your attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office via email at [email protected]
- Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 10:30 a.m. EDT on the day of the ceremony.
- 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]; Nujma Bond, The Royal Canadian Legion, 343-540-7604, [email protected]
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