Media advisory - Their Excellencies to attend State funeral events for the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney
OTTAWA, ON, March 18, 2024 /CNW/ - Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will take part in commemorative events to mark the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney P.C., C.C., G.O.Q.
Their Excellencies will join other dignitaries for the lying-in-state in Ottawa, where they will express their sympathies to the family and sign a book of condolences. They will also attend the State funeral at Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Lying-in?state
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Ottawa
State funeral ceremony
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal
- Members of the media must seek media accreditation from Canadian Heritage in advance.
- Official photos of the ceremonial events can be provided to media upon request via [email protected].
- Statement from the Governor General on the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney
- Information on State funeral events
- Information on commemorative activities
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