Media Positions at Rideau Hall on the Installation Day of the 31st Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada

June 5, 2026

OTTAWA, Ontario-On June 8, 2026, members of the media will be able to capture the departure of the motorcades of both Governor General Mary Simon and Governor General Designate Louise Arbour as they depart for the installation ceremony, which will take place at the Senate of Canada.

Media members will also be able to capture the new governor general's return to Rideau Hall following the ceremony. She will inspect a guard of honour and be welcomed by her family and by staff members of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General. Members of the public will be able to witness the arrival.

Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

Timings and location:

9:20 Departure of Governor General Mary Simon - Front of Sussex Gate

9:25 Departure of Governor General Designate Louise Arbour - Front of Sussex Gate
POOL AND OPEN COVERAGE

11:45 Arrival at Rideau Hall, salute from guard of honour
Rideau Hall Forecourt (near Fountain)
POOL AND OPEN COVERAGE

Notes for media:

• We ask that you please confirm your attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office at [email protected].
• For more information on the pool coverage, please contact the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery: [email protected] .
• Sussex Gate Position: Media can set up as of 7:30 a.m. in front of Sussex Gate to capture the departure of the Governor General and the Governor General Designate.
• Rideau Hall Forecourt Position: Media can set up as of 9:30 a.m.
• Photos taken by the Governor General's official photographers can be made available upon request.

Media information:
Rideau Hall Press Office
[email protected]

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