OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 04/21/12 -- At the request of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will conduct an official visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil, from April 22 to 28; a working visit to Barbados, on April 29 and 30; and a State visit to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on May 1 and 2, 2012.
For more information on the announcement of these visits, please see the news release at www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=14476&lan=eng.
OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL
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Sunday, April 22
Brasilia, Brazil
7:30 p.m.
Arrival in Brasilia
Upon their arrival in Brasilia, Their Excellencies will be welcomed by
government officials.
Brasilia Military Airbase, Brasilia, Brazil
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Monday, April 23
Brasilia, Brazil
12:30 p.m.
Meeting with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic
of Brazil
His Excellency and selected members of the Canadian delegation will meet
with Ambassador Ruy Nogueira, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
Federative Republic of Brazil.
Itamaraty Palace, Brasilia, Brazil
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY-At the beginning of the meeting
1 p.m.
Official Luncheon Hosted by Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
Federative Republic of Brazil
In honour of Their Excellencies' visit to Brazil, Ambassador Ruy Nogueira,
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, will host an official luncheon with
senior government officials, members of civil society, academics, and
representatives from the business and diplomatic communities. The Governor
General and the Minister will deliver remarks on this occasion.
Itamaraty Palace, Brasilia, Brazil
OPEN TO MEDIA-Opening remarks only
2:40 p.m.
Presentation of the Mulheres Mil Project
His Excellency and the Canadian delegation will meet with Brazilian women
participating in the Mulheres Mil (1000 Women) Project, which promotes the
social and economic inclusion of disadvantaged women in the northeastern and
northern regions of Brazil. The project helps them to improve their
workforce potential and subsequently their lives, and the lives of their
families and communities. During the meeting, the Governor General will hear
about the significant and empowering impact the program has had on the women
involved.
This event will be webcast at www.mec.gov.br.
The Mulheres Mil project was launched in 2005 through cross-section co-
operation between the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC), the
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and key Brazilian partners.
The project was such a success that Her Excellency Dilma Vana Rousseff,
President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, recently approved it as a
national program, with a goal of training 100 000 women by 2014.
Room of Acts, 9thFloor, Ministry of Education, Brasilia, Brazil
OPEN TO MEDIA
3:20 p.m.
Meeting with the Minister of Education of the Federative Republic of Brazil
His Excellency and selected members of the Canadian delegation will meet
with Mr. Aloizio Mercadante Oliva, Minister of Education of the Federative
Republic of Brazil.
Minister's Office, 8th Floor, Ministry of Education, Brasilia, Brazil
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY-At the beginning of the meeting
Monday, April 23
Varjao, Brazil
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3:30 p.m.
Visit to Tia Angelina Institution
Her Excellency will meet with the staff, volunteers and children of the Tia
Angelina Institution. Supported in part by the Canada Fund for Local
Initiatives, the Institution provides the local community with preschool
care for 250 children through an agreement with the local government
education authorities of the Federal District of Brasilia. During her visit,
Her Excellency will tour the facility, meet with local women who make soap
and other handicrafts for sale, and take part in the opening of the
Institution's new workshop.
Varjao, Brasilia, Brazil
OPEN TO MEDIA
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Monday, April 23
Brasilia, Brazil
4 p.m.
Meeting with the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of the
Federative Republic of Brazil
His Excellency and selected members of the Canadian delegation will meet
with Mr. Marco Antonio Raupp, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation
of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
Room 400, 4thFloor, Esplanada dos Ministerios, Brasilia, Brazil
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY-At the beginning of the meeting
5 p.m.
Meeting with the Brazilian Economic and Social Development Council, and
Members of Academia and Civil Society
His Excellency and the Canadian delegation will meet with members of the
Brazilian Economic and Social Development Council, as well as with members
of academia and civil society to discuss partnerships in innovation, science
and technology, and education. The Governor General will deliver remarks on
this occasion.
The Brazilian Economic and Social Development Council is an influential
group of advisors from the private sector, civil society and academia who
hold policy dialogues in order to advise the president of Brazil on given
issues related to infrastructure, energy, social monitoring, education and
social security. It was established in 2003 in the first year of President
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's presidency as a mechanism to formalize the
dialogue between government and Brazilian civil society.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY-At the beginning of the meeting
7:30 p.m.
Meeting with Luiza Rabello
Their Excellencies will meet with Luiza Rabello, a 17-year-old Brazilian
exchange student who studied for six months at a high school in Barrie,
Ontario.
Ms. Rabello became famous in January 2012, following a turn of events that
led to social media stardom. Her father, Gerardo Rabello, appeared in an
infomercial for a new condominium construction project. In the commercial,
he mentioned that he is surrounded by his family, "except Luiza (his
daughter) who's in Canada." That phrase, "except Luiza who's in Canada,"
went viral across social networks and throughout traditional media in
Brazil.
Official Residence of the Ambassador of Canada, Brasilia, Brazil
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY-At the beginning of the meeting
Tuesday, April 24
Brasilia, Brazil
11 a.m.
Opening Address at the Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) Canada 3.0
Digital Media Forum
With an opening address delivered via video conference, His Excellency will
help launch the CDMN Canada 3.0 Digital Media Forum, being held in
Stratford, Ontario. The Governor General will recognize the importance of
Brazilian participation in the forum and of the people-to-people links
between Canada and Brazil, encouraging participants to use their talents,
expertise and connections in support of Canada-Brazil science, technology
and innovation collaboration.
The Governor General's speech will be webcast on www.canada30.ca.
CDMN Canada 3.0 Digital Media Forum will bring together over 2 000 delegates
to celebrate Canadian leadership in digital media as evidenced by best
practices, lessons learned and grassroots initiatives showcasing our success
in business and technology, arts and heritage, and research and academia.
CLOSED TO MEDIA
3 p.m.
Meeting with the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil
The Governor General will meet with Her Excellency Dilma Vana Rousseff,
President of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
Planalto Palace, Brasilia, Brazil
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY-At the beginning of the meeting
Tuesday, April 24
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
6 p.m.
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro
Upon their arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Their Excellencies will be welcomed by
government officials.
Rio de Janeiro Military Airbase, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Wednesday, April 25
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
9:30 a.m.
Visit to Corcovado
Their Excellencies and the Canadian delegation will visit Corcovado, the
famous mountain in central Rio de Janeiro. The statue of Christ the Redeemer
with open arms is the image of Christian faith and the iconic symbol of the
city of Rio de Janeiro and the entire country. In 2007, it was voted one of
New Seven Wonders of the World.
Corvocado, Tijuca National Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
11 a.m.
Keynote Address at the Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro
The Governor General will address students, professors and representatives
from the Pontificia Universidade Catolica and other local universities, as
well as industry players, including Canadian companies and community members
established in Rio de Janeiro. The Governor General's speech on the theme of
"Canada in the 21st Century: A Trusted Partner for Brazil," will be webcast
on www.puc-rio.br/puc-riodigital.
Recognized worldwide as one of the most important doctoral research centers
in Brazil, the Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)
is a private, non-profit Catholic university. The school was founded in
1940, with the objective of developing knowledge based on humanistic values.
It now welcomes some 20 000 students.
Auditorio Del Casthilo, 2ndFloor, Pontificia Universidade Catolica, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil
OPEN TO MEDIA
12:30 p.m.
Business Round Table and Luncheon
The Governor General and the Canadian delegation will meet with several
senior representatives of Canadian companies operating in Brazil and with
representatives of Vale, Brazil's largest investor in Canada. Together, they
will discuss their achievements, as well as plans for and challenges of
doing business in Brazil and in Canada. His Excellency will deliver remarks
on this occasion.
Arpoador Room, E Floor, Hotel Sofitel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OPEN TO MEDIA-Opening remarks only
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2:30 p.m.
Percussion Class with Quizomba Group
Her Excellency will meet with artists from Quizomba Group who will perform
samba music demonstrations and discuss Brazilian rhythms and the different
instruments that are played in a samba school and in bloco de carnaval
(carnival street band.) Her Excellency will have the opportunity to play an
instrument with students and learn some samba moves from a dance teacher.
Quizomba is one of Rio's most popular carnival street bands. It is renowned
for playing a great mixture of rhythms, ranging from samba to Brazilian pop
music. Quizomba was formed by a group of 16 musicians who spread their music
throughout Brazil.
Rio Scenarium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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4:30 p.m.
Courtesy Call with the Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro
His Excellency and selected members of the Canadian delegation will meet
with Mr. Sergio Cabral Filho, Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro.
Palacio de Guanabara, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY-At the beginning of the meeting
Thursday, April 26
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
8 a.m.
Opening Address at the Conference of the Americas on International
Education(CAIE)
The Governor General will lead a delegation of 30 university presidents of
the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) and deliver
the opening address on the "Diplomacy of Knowledge".
The CAIE aims to promote an inter-American exchange space for leaders of
higher education institutions, namely to discuss priority issues concerning
the internationalization of higher education, as well as its quality
management. This event provides a dynamic forum where the different parties
involved may explore the benefits of mutual collaboration. The conference
serves as pivotal event for the continual development of academic
collaboration in the hemisphere. This is the second edition of the
conference; the first edition was held in Calgary, in 2010.
Louvre I-IV, Main Floor, Windsor Barra Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OPEN TO MEDIA
MEDIA AVAILABILITY-The Governor General will answer questions from media
from 10:05 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. in room Queluz II.
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9:30 a.m.
Visit to Espaco Crianca Esperenca
Her Excellency will conduct a walking tour followed by a visit to the Espaco
Crianca Esperenca, a UNESCO-supported charitable organization located in the
communities of Cantagalo-Pavao-Pavaozinhom (three favelas located in
Copacabana and Ipanema.) She will have the opportunity to meet with children
and artists who use the centre as she tours the professional training
centres, the library, the computer room, the indoor soccer facility and the
outdoor swimming pool. The Crianca Esperanca Centre in Rio de Janeiro was
founded in 2001.
Favela Cant-Pavao-Pavaozinho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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10:20 a.m.
AUCC Canada-Brazil University Presidents' Round Table
His Excellency, joined by the Canadian delegation, will open a round-table
discussion with university presidents of AUCC and rectors from Brazilian
universities who are attending the CAIE. The discussion will focus on Canada
identifying Brazil as a priority technology partner; fostering opportunities
for the exchange of expertise between institutions; and highlighting Canada
as a world leader in education.
Queluz II-III, Lower Level, Windsor Barra Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OPEN TO MEDIA
11:45 a.m.
Visit to CAIE Fair and Imagine Education in Canada Booth
His Excellency and the Canadian delegation will visit the Canada booth at
the CAIE, where they will have the opportunity to meet with Brazilian
students who have studied in Canada.
Versailles I and II, Ground Floor, Windsor Barra Hotel, Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil
OPEN TO MEDIA
Thursday, April 26
Sao Paulo, Brazil
2 p.m.
Arrival in Sao Paulo
Upon their arrival in Sao Paulo, Their Excellencies will be welcomed by
government officials. Guarulhos Military Airport Base, Sao Paulo, Brazil
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
3:30 p.m.
Keynote Address at the Sao Paulo Research Foundation
The Governor General will deliver a keynote address on "Brazil-Canada
Partnerships and Enhancing the Innovation Ecosystem" to researchers,
professors, administrators and students at the Sao Paulo Research Foundation
(FAPESP). A panel discussion on the topic of "Brazil-Canada: Capabilities
and Current Opportunities for Institutional Collaboration" and a question
period with Canadian delegates and Brazilian counterparts will follow. The
event will be webcast on
www.psmi.com.br/securitymeeting/logar.php?login=1555&senha=06484&...
444.
FAPESP is an independent public foundation with the mission to foster
research and the scientific and technological development of the State of
Sao Paulo.
Main Auditorium, FAPESP, Sao Paulo, Brazil
OPEN TO MEDIA
Friday, April 27
Sao Paulo, Brazil
9:10 a.m.
Canada-Brazil Innovation Nations Forum
His Excellency and the Canadian delegation will participate in this forum,
which will bring together Canadians and Brazilians from the private sector,
as well as researchers and university representatives, academics, and
Brazilian government officials. The forum aims to enhance the profile of
Canada as an innovation partner of choice in Brazil, and to stimulate
science and technology collaboration between Canada and Brazil. The Governor
General will deliver remarks on the importance of international
collaboration in research and development, and the potential between Brazil
and Canada as partners. The forum will be webcast on
www.psmi.com.br/securitymeeting/logar.php?login=1554&senha=98186&...
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Room Morumbi C,Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi Hotel, Sao Paulo, Brazil
OPEN TO MEDIA-Opening remarks and beginning of the discussion
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10:15 a.m.
Visit to Lucy Montoro Centre for Rehabilitation
Joined by Dr. Linamara Rizzo Battistella, Secretary for the Rights of People
with Disabilities of the State of Sao Paulo, Her Excellency will visit the
rehabilitation centre, which aims to integrate people with disabilities into
society by capitalizing on their potential and their unique capabilities.
Through a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation, the centre provides
patients with access to state-of-the-art equipment and a variety of services
such as hydrotherapy, laboratories, physical therapies and a small surgical
centre, as part of their treatment. Her Excellency will tour the
laboratories and the research and children's centre, and meet with patients
who are receiving treatment.
Rua Jandiatuba, 580, Morumbi, Sao Paulo, Brazil
OPEN TO MEDIA
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11a.m.
Canadian Business Round Table
The Governor General and the Canadian delegation will participate in a round
table with senior representatives of Canadian companies engaged in the
Brazilian market in a variety of sectors. The discussion will focus on how
they benefit from Brazil's strategic location for their global operations,
and how Canada can better support Canadian companies doing business in
Brazil.
His Excellency will deliver remarks on this occasion.
Room 5, 3rd Mezzanine,Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi Hotel, Sao Paulo, Brazil
OPEN TO MEDIA-Opening remarks and beginning of the discussion
1 p.m.
Luncheon with Business Round Table and Innovation Forum Participants
His Excellency and the Canadian delegation will attend a luncheon with
business leaders, opinion makers, members of academia and politicians from
the city of Sao Paulo and from across Brazil. Guests will also include AUCC
presidents and Canadian companies active in Brazil to highlight the
development of a broader Canada-Brazil innovation relationship. The Governor
General will deliver remarks on this occasion.
Morumbi Ballroom, Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi Hotel, Sao Paulo, Brazil
OPEN TO MEDIA-Opening remarks only
5 p.m.
Courtesy Call with the Governor of the State of Sao Paulo
The Governor General and selected members of the Canadian delegation will
meet with Mr. Geraldo Jose Rodrigues Alckmin Filho, Governor of the State of
Sao Paulo.
Office of the Governor, 2ndFloor, Palacio dos Bandeirantes, Sao Paulo,
Brazil
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY-At the beginning of the meeting
6 p.m.
Education in Canada Networking Reception
Their Excellencies and the Canadian delegation will meet with scholarship
recipients and their families, as well as partners of the Science Without
Borders scholarship program, the Brazilian Alumni community, and education
partners from academia and government. The event will highlight the
importance of the Science Without Borders program, which was launched by the
Government of Brazil in July 2011. The program aims to send over 100 000
Brazilian students to study internationally in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics subjects by 2015. The Governor General will
deliver remarks on this occasion.
Morumbi Ballroom, Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi Hotel, Sao Paulo, Brazil
OPEN TO MEDIA
Saturday, April 28
Campinas, Brazil
9 a.m.
Keynote Address at the University of Campinas and Visit to Synchrotron Light
Laboratory Brazil
His Excellency will visit the University of Campinas. At 9:25 a.m., he will
address Canadian university presidents and university officials from the
State of Sao Paulo on "Transferring University Research to the Private
Sector to Create Innovative Communities." Canadian delegates and Brazilian
counterparts will then engage in a panel discussion on the same subject
matter."
At 11:15 a.m., His Excellency will visit the Brazilian Synchrotron Light
Laboratory, where he will see a live experiment done in conjunction with the
Canadian Light Source, Inc. in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
The University of Campinas is a public university, funded by the State of
Sao Paulo. It was established in 1966, in the city of Campinas, with the
goal to become an academic center of excellence producing world-class basic
and applied research, providing high-quality undergraduate and graduate
education, and serving as a catalyst for economic and social development.
University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
OPEN TO MEDIA
Saturday, April 28
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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11 a.m.
Visit to Casa Sao Jose
Upon her arrival, Her Excellency will be welcomed by Sister Natalina
Cherchiaro and members of the Canadian International Society (CIS). They
will tour the library, the barbecue area-which was donated by the Canada-
Brazil Chamber of Commerce-and the dental clinic, paid for through donations
made by the CIS.
Casa Sao Jose was founded in 1986, by Sister Natalina Cerchiaro, an Italian-
born nun. The community centre caters to the needs of over 2 000 families
and also includes a daycare for children and an education facility.
The CIS is a registered, non-profit organization operating in the greater
Sao Paulo region. Its efforts are dedicated to raising money for local
charitable institutions that care for disadvantaged children and adults, and
to helping develop young leaders in Sao Paulo's poorer communities.
Rua Jose Barros Magaldi, 100 Jardim Sao Luiz, Sao Paulo, Brazil
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
1:15 p.m.
Visit to Casa Madre Teodora dos Idosos
Her Excellency, joined by Sister Natalina and CIS members, will visit Casa
Madre Teodora dos Idosos (House for the Elderly), which was founded in 1989
and originally consisted of three wooden shacks on a vacant lot. Through the
hard work of Sister Natalina and her group of volunteers, the facility has
grown into a centre that houses 70 elderly homeless men and women who are
provided with medical care, physical therapy, food, clothing, leisure
activities, and physical and spiritual comfort.
Rua Yoshimara Minamoto, 56, Jardim Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Brazil
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
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WORKING VISIT TO BARBADOS
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Sunday, April 29
Bridgetown, Barbados
3 p.m.
Arrival in Bridgetown
Upon their arrival in Bridgetown, Their Excellencies will be welcomed by Ms.
Ruth Archibald, High Commissioner of Canada, and Mr. Philip St. Hill, Chief
of Protocol of the Government of Barbados.
Grantley Adams International Airport, Bridgetown, Barbados
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Sunday, April 29
Holetown, Barbados
5:30 p.m.
Visit to Bellairs Research Institute
Their Excellencies and the Canadian delegation will tour the teaching and
research facility connected to McGill University. They will be provided with
an overview of the Institute's history and researchers will present
information about their ongoing research projects.
Bellairs Research Institute maintains an open-door policy to all researchers
with academic interests in tropical terrestrial and marine environments.
Research at Bellairs has broadened from primarily marine science to a wide
spectrum of disciplines in the natural and social sciences, such as geology,
geography, archaeology, climatology, biology, ecology, horticulture,
agriculture, sustainability and water management.
Bellairs Research Institute, Holetown, Barbados
OPEN TO MEDIA
Monday, April 30
Bridgetown, Barbados
10 a.m.
Courtesy Call on Acting Governor-General of Barbados
Their Excellencies and selected members of the Canadian delegation will meet
with the Honourable Elliott Belgrave, Acting Governor-General of Barbados.
Government House, Bridgetown, Barbados
CLOSED TO MEDIA
11 a.m.
Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister of Barbados
Their Excellencies and selected members of the Canadian delegation will meet
with the Honourable Freundel Stuart, Prime Minister of Barbados.
Ilaro, Bridgetown, Barbados
CLOSED TO MEDIA
12 p.m.
Friends of Canada Networking Lunch
The Governor General and the Canadian delegation will attend a networking
lunch with government officials, as well as with Canadian and Barbadian
representatives from the business, cultural and academic communities, and
will engage in an exchange on our two countries' close bilateral
relationship through the Commonwealth, the United Nations and the
Organization of American State. The Governor General will propose a toast in
honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
The Grille Restaurant, Hilton Hotel, Bridgetown, Barbados
OPEN TO MEDIA-Toast only
Monday, April 30
Saint Michael, Barbados
2 p.m.
Keynote Address at Barbados Community College
The Governor General will visit Barbados Community College where he will
deliver a speech to students, academics and Canadian institutions' alumni on
Canada's and Barbados' great education partnerships. A panel discussion on
the topic of the importance of colleges in contributing to employability and
economic prosperity with Canadian delegates and Barbadian counterparts will
follow.
In 1968, Barbados Community College was established by an act of Parliament
to provide post-secondary education to a wide cross-section of the Barbadian
public to which higher education was previously inaccessible. The Barbados
Community College Act was amended in 1990 to empower the College to grant
certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, degrees and other awards to
persons who successfully completed courses of study approved by the Board of
Management.
Eyrie Campus, Barbados Community College, Saint Michael, Barbados
OPEN TO MEDIA
4 p.m.
Visit to the Historic Garrison
Their Excellencies and the Canadian delegation will visit this UNESCO World
Heritage Site and will meet with members of the Barbados Defence Force, as
well as with government and private sector officials. The Governor General
will deliver remarks on the long historical ties between Canada and Barbados
and on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
The Barbados Garrison, which was the largest in the British Colonies during
the 18th and 19th centuries, was established in 1780 as the military
headquarters for the Imperial Forces stationed here until 1905-06.
Officers Mess, St Ann's Fort, Barbados Defence Force Headquarters, Saint
Michael, Barbados
OPEN TO MEDIA
STATE VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
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Monday, April 30
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
8:30 p.m.
Arrival in Port of Spain
Upon their arrival in Port of Spain, Their Excellencies will be greeted by
His Excellency George Maxwell Richards, President of the Republic of
Trinidad and Tobago, and other government officials. The Governor General
will inspect the guard of honour during this official welcoming ceremony.
Piarco International Airport, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Tuesday, May 1
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
11:15 a.m.
Courtesy Call on the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Their Excellencies will meet with His Excellency George Maxwell Richards,
President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. An expanded meeting with
the Canadian delegation will follow during which the Governor General will
present a 50th anniversary commemorative coin. This year marks 50 years of
bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as 50 years of
independence for Trinidad and Tobago.
Knowsley Residence, President's Compound, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY-At the beginning of the courtesy call
12:15 p.m.
Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Their Excellencies will meet with the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar,
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. An expanded meeting
with the Canadian delegation will follow.
Prince Charles and Octagon Rooms, Diplomatic Centre, Trinidad and Tobago
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY-At the beginning of the courtesy call
1:30 p.m.
Official Luncheon Hosted by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad
and Tobago
In honour of Their Excellencies' State visit to the country, the Honourable
Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and
Tobago, will host an official luncheon with government officials, civil
society, academics and prominent business people. The Governor General and
the Prime Minister will deliver remarks on this occasion, and will present
the commemorative coin marking 50 years of bilateral relations between our
two countries to the winner of the commemorative coin logo competition.
Ballroom, Diplomatic Centre, Trinidad and Tobago
OPEN TO MEDIA-Opening remarks and presentation of commemorative coin
4 p.m.
Wreath-Laying Ceremony at St. James Commonwealth Military Cemetery
His Excellency, accompanied by his spouse and the Canadian delegation, will
lay a wreath to pay respects, on behalf of all Canadians, to the Canadian
servicemen who paid the ultimate sacrifice, serving and protecting their
country during the Second World War.
St. James Commonwealth Military Cemetery, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
6:30 p.m.
State Banquet Hosted by the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
His Excellency George Maxwell Richards, President of the Republic of
Trinidad and Tobago, will host a State banquet in honour of Their
Excellencies' visit to the country. Both the President and the Governor
General will deliver brief remarks on this occasion.
Ballroom, Knowsley Residence, President's Compound, Port of Spain, Trinidad
and Tobago
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY-Upon the arrival of Their Excellencies
OPEN TO MEDIA-Speeches only
Wednesday, May 2
Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago
9:20 a.m.
Visit to Art Connect Program
Her Excellency will interact with teachers and students involved in the Art
Connect Program at Success Laventille High School, which fosters self-
empowerment among youths in the under privileged community of Laventille
through the creation of a series of artistic activities. During her visit,
she will attend a presentation by the high school's steel pan orchestra and
view short excerpts of the film being produced about the students from the
Art Connect Program.
Success Laventille High School, Fernandes Compound, Laventille, Trinidad and
Tobago
OPEN TO MEDIA
Wednesday, May 2
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
10:15 a.m.
Unveiling of Commemorative Plaque at the Canadian High Commission
To commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and the
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, His Excellency will unveil a commemorative
plaque at the Canadian High Commission.
High Commission of Canada, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Wednesday, May 2
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
11 a.m.
Visit to Naparima Girls College
Her Excellency will visit the college as it celebrates its 100th
anniversary. The school has strong links with Canada as it was started by a
Canadian Presbyterian minister, Reverend Fultin Coffin. Mrs. Johnston will
have the opportunity to tour the facility, meet and talk with students, and
participate in a classroom activity. In honour of her visit, she will plant
a Tamarind tree near the dormitory of the school built by Canadian
missionaries.
4 La Pique Road, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
OPEN TO MEDIA
Wednesday, May 2
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
11:45 a.m.
Luncheon with Canadian and Local Business Community and Key Ministers
His Excellency and the Canadian delegation will meet with leaders of the
Canadian business community in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as with heads of
business associations and key ministers to highlight Canada's corporate
social responsibility efforts and commercial relationship with Trinidad and
Tobago. The Governor General will deliver remarks on this occasion.
Jade Room, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
OPEN TO MEDIA-Opening remarks only
2:30 p.m.
Keynote Address at University of the West Indies
The Governor General will deliver a keynote address on "Educating and
Innovating in a Connected World" to students, faculty staff and education
experts brought together from various learning institutions to the
University of the West Indies. A panel discussion on educational linkages
with Canadian delegates and Trinidadian counterparts will follow.
The University of the West Indies, established in 1948 initially as an
external college of the University of London and made fully independent in
1962, is the oldest, fully regional institution of higher learning in the
Commonwealth Caribbean. The University has expanded to four campuses that
serve diverse communities across the Caribbean region.
Daaga Auditorium,University of the West Indies, Port of Spain, Trinidad and
Tobago
OPEN TO MEDIA
Members of the public can follow the official visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil, the working visit to Barbados and the State visit to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago online at www.gg.ca. Speeches, photos and videos of the Governor General will be posted.
This itinerary is subject to change without notice.
To obtain the latest updates, please visit www.gg.ca.
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