Media Advisory – Governor General to Present Honours in Edmonton

Press Release

December 6, 2016

OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will present honours during a ceremony on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at 10 a.m. (MST) at the Shaw Conference Centre, in Edmonton, Alberta.

More than 70 remarkable Canadians will be recognized for their excellence, courage or exceptional dedication to service with one of the following honours: the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, the Meritorious Service Decoration, the Decoration for Bravery, the Polar Medal or the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. The ceremony will be streamed live online at www.gg.ca/live starting at 10 a.m.

The Governor General presents honours on behalf of all Canadians in communities across the country to help share inspiring stories, celebrate tremendous contributions to our society and connect with Canadians. From community volunteers to astronauts, from actors to members of the military, from scholars to everyday citizens, hundreds of Canadians earn our applause and gratitude. For more information about honours or to nominate someone who inspires you, visit www.gg.ca/honours.

A media schedule for the ceremony, background information on the honours being presented in Edmonton (Annex A) and a list of recipients and their citations (Annex B) are attached.

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Media wishing to cover this event are asked to confirm their attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office, and must arrive at the Shaw Conference Centre’s Hall D no later than 9:45 a.m.

Media information:

Marie-Pierre Bélanger
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-9166 (office)
613-852-3248 (cell)
marie-pierre.belanger@gg.ca

Read More: https://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=16656&lan=eng

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