Media Advisory - Governor General to preside over swearing-in ceremony of members of the Canadian Ministry

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover the Swearing-In ceremony of new members of the Canadian ministry. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, will preside over the swearing-in.

Date: October 26, 2021
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Rideau Hall Ballroom

Information: Swearing-In of a Ministry 

Notes for Media:

• The swearing-in ceremony will be followed by an official photo of the Governor General with the new Canadian ministry.
• The ceremony will follow all public health guidelines related to COVID-19.
• Due to current COVID-19 restrictions for indoor events, the swearing-in ceremony will be pooled for video cameras and photography. Access to the swearing-in ceremony for journalists will be limited.
• To attend outdoor portions of this event, media must be accredited to the Parliamentary Press Gallery. Journalists who are not members of the Parliamentary Press Gallery should contact [email protected] to obtain temporary accreditation
• For more information regarding the media pool and access, please contact the Parliamentary Press Gallery at 613-992-6517.
• For more information on swearing-in ceremonies and official oaths (Oath of Allegiance, Privy Councillor's Oath and the Oath of Office), visit www.gg.ca.

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