Media advisory - The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, to participate in the State visit of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 17, 2025 /CNW/ - On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, will participate in several events on November 18 and 19, 2025, as part of the State visit of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden.

The Chief Justice will be joined by his spouse, the Honourable Catherine Mandeville, Justice of the Superior Court of Québec, and by Governor General Simon's spouse, His Excellency Whit Fraser.

Note: All media representatives who wish to cover the State visit must be accredited by the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.

Itinerary:

All local times

Ottawa, Ontario

Tuesday, November 18

9:45 a.m.
Welcoming Ceremony with Military Honours
The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, joined by his spouse, the Honourable Catherine Mandeville, and His Excellency Whit Fraser, will greet Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden upon their arrival. His Majesty will inspect a guard of honour, and the Chief Justice of Canada and His Majesty will deliver welcoming remarks.
Grounds of Rideau Hall
OPEN TO MEDIA

Note:

• Media are asked to arrive at the Rideau Hall Fountain no later than 9:00 a.m.

10:25 a.m.  
Meeting between the Chief Justice of Canada and Their Majesties
The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, joined by the Honourable Catherine Mandeville and His Excellency Whit Fraser, will hold a meeting with Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden.
Large Drawing Room, Rideau Hall
POOLED MEDIA (Photo opportunity at the start of the meeting)

7:15 p.m. 
State Dinner
The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, will host a State dinner for Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, as well as Canadian and Swedish dignitaries. The Chief Justice of Canada and His Majesty will deliver remarks.
Ballroom, Rideau Hall
POOLED MEDIA (During remarks only)

Note:

• Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov 19

7:00 p.m.
Reception hosted by Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia
The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, accompanied by the Honourable Catherine Mandeville and His Excellency Whit Fraser, will attend a reception hosted by Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. His Majesty and the Chief Justice of Canada will deliver remarks.
Fairmont Château Laurier
POOLED MEDIA (For arrivals and during remarks only)
Media contact: Annette Goerner / 613-818-6941 / [email protected]

Notes for media:

•  To guarantee access to the events listed above, media must confirm their attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office in advance via [email protected] and with the media contacts listed above.
• Photos taken by the Governor General's official photographer will be made available upon request via [email protected].

Related links:

• News release: State Visit to Canada of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden
• Canada-Sweden relations

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SOURCE Governor General of Canada

Media information: Rideau Hall Press Office, [email protected]