Media advisory - Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada to speak at the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion

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Media advisory - Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada to speak at the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion

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OTTAWA, ON, July 15, 2026

OTTAWA, ON, July 15, 2026 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will participate in a commemorative ceremony recognizing the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion, on July 17, at 10:30 a.m., at the National War Memorial, in Ottawa.

The Governor General will deliver short remarks and lay a wreath at the ceremony.

Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: National War Memorial, Wellington St, Ottawa ON

About The Royal Canadian Legion

Notes for media:

  • This event is OPEN TO MEDIA, please confirm attendance with Nujma Bond at The Royal Canadian Legion: nbond@legion.ca 
  • Photos of the ceremony taken by the Governor General's official photographer will be made available upon request.

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SOURCE Office of the Secretary to the Governor General