Governor General to preside over Canadian Armed Forces Chief of the Defence Staff change of command ceremony

OTTAWA, Ontario-Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will preside over the ceremony marking the Change of Command of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Chief of the Defence Staff from General Wayne Eyre to Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan, who will be promoted to general that same morning.

Upon her arrival, the Governor General will receive military honours and inspect a guard of honour. During the ceremony, Her Excellency will sign the change of command certificates and present the CAF Ensign to General Carignan, the newly appointed chief of the Defence Staff. The Governor General will also address CAF members and guests.

Ceremony:

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario

Notes for media:

• Media wishing to attend the ceremony must be accredited by the Parliamentary Press Gallery.
• Interested media can contact the Department of National Defence's Media Relations Office: [email protected]
• Timings for media arrival can be provided by the Department of National Defence's Media Relations Office.

Media information
Rideau Hall Press Office
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Department of National Defence
Media Relations Office
613-904-3333
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