8:00 p.m.
Dinner with representatives of the Congolese society
Her Excellency will be the guest of honour at a dinner hosted by Sigrid Anna Johnson, Ambassador of Canada to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Official residence of the Ambassador of Canada to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
CLOSED TO THE MEDIA
Monday, April 19
Kinshasa
10:00 a.m.
Welcoming ceremony with military honours, followed by a meeting with His Excellency Joseph Kabila Kabange, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Her Excellency will be welcomed during an official ceremony by His Excellency Joseph Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Governor General will then meet with President Kabila to discuss Canada-Congo relations.
National Palace, Kinshasa
CEREMONY OPEN TO ACCREDITED MEDIA
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY AT THE START OF THE MEETING
11:00 a.m.
Joint statement
The Governor General and His Excellency Joseph Kabila Kabange, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, will make statements to the media following their meeting.
National Palace, Kinshasa
JOINT MEETING WITH ACCREDITED MEDIA
11:30 a.m.
Speech before the National Assembly and the Senate
At the invitation of His Excellency Joseph Kabila Kabange, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Governor General will give a speech to political representatives.
People’s Palace, Kinshasa
OPEN TO THE MEDIA
1:00 p.m.
State luncheon hosted by the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Governor General will be the guest of honour at a state luncheon hosted by His Excellency Joseph Kabila Kabange, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
National Palace, Kinshasa
OPEN TO THE MEDIA DURING TOASTS
3:30 p.m.
Visit to the Ngaliema Clinic and round table
Her Excellency will visit the Ngaliema Clinic to meet with people who benefit from the project, funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) to strengthen nurses’ skills in obstetrics. The purpose of this program, implemented with the help of the University of Montreal and CHUM, is to improve nursing practices during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. The visit will be followed by a round table on women’s health.
Ngaliema Clinic, Kinshasa
OPEN TO THE MEDIA
8:00 p.m.
Reception for friends of Canada hosted by the Ambassador of Canada
Her Excellency will be the guest of honour during a reception at the official residence of Sigrid Anna Johnson, Ambassador of Canada. The Governor General will present medallions to pay tribute to people who have made significant contributions to Canada-Congo relations.
Official residence of the Ambassador of Canada, Kinshasa
CLOSED TO THE MEDIA
Tuesday, April 20
Goma, North Kivu
10:40 a.m.
Arrival in Goma
Her Excellency will be welcomed by His Excellency Julien Paluku Kahongya, Governor of the North Kivu Province. The City of Goma has a population of more than 800 000 and is located on the shore of Lake Kivu, next to the border of Rwanda.
Goma Airport, Goma
OPEN TO THE MEDIA
11:00 a.m.
Meeting with the Governor of the North Kivu Province
Her Excellency will meet with His Excellency Julien Paluku Kahongya, Governor of the North Kivu Province.
Presidential room, Goma Airport, Goma
11:45 a.m.
Welcome to the advanced MONUC headquarters (eastern region), followed by working lunch
Her Excellency will be welcomed by Colonel Furqan Tareen, Commander of the advanced MONUC headquarters (eastern region). From there, they will attend a working lunch with members of the Canadian MONUC Contingent based in Goma and NGO representatives working in North Kivu.
Advanced MONUC headquarters (eastern region), Goma
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY DURING WELCOME
2:15 p.m.
Visit of the HEAL Africa Hospital and round table on sexual violence
Her Excellency will visit the HEAL Africa Hospital to see the facilities that have been set up to provide integrated services to women and children survivors of sexual violence. Afterward, she will participate in a round table with stakeholders and women survivors of sexual violence. HEAL Africa (Health‑Education-Action-Leadership) is a Congolese NGO that carries out medical, social and economic initiatives, particularly with the financial support provided by CIDA.
HEAL Africa Hospital, Goma
CLOSED TO THE MEDIA
5:30 p.m.
Departure from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Her Excellency will leave Goma after receiving the official farewell from His Excellency Julien Paluku Kahongya, Governor of the North Kivu Province.
Goma Airport, Goma
OPEN TO THE MEDIA
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STATE VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA
Tuesday, April 20
Kigali
6:00 p.m.
Arrival in the Republic of Rwanda
Her Excellency will be welcomed by representatives of the government of Rwanda and by Mr. Ross Hynes, High Commissioner of Canada to Rwanda.
Kigali International Airport, Kigali
OPEN TO THE MEDIA
Wednesday, April 21
Kigali
9:10 a.m.
Wreath-laying ceremony
Her Excellency will lay a wreath and pause to reflect at the foot of the memorial to the victims buried at the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Centre. More than 250 000 bodies are buried in this mass grave.
Mass grave, Gisozi Genocide Memorial Centre, Kigali
OPEN TO THE MEDIA
9:30 a.m.
Tour of the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Centre
Her Excellency will tour the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Centre in the company of Mr. Freddy Mutanguha, Director of the Centre, himself a survivor of the genocide. This Centre is a place for contemplation and a memorial commemorating the victims of the Rwandan genocide.
Gisozi Genocide Memorial Centre, Kigali
CLOSED TO THE MEDIA
11:00 a.m.
Welcoming ceremony with military honours, followed by a meeting with His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda
Her Excellency will be welcomed during an official ceremony by His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda. The Governor General will review the Rwandan guard and then meet with President Kagame.
Urugwiro Village, Kigali
CEREMONY OPEN TO THE MEDIA
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY AT THE START OF THE MEETING
12:05 p.m.
Joint statement
The Governor General and His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, will make statements to the media following the meeting.
Urugwiro Village, Kigali
JOINT MEETING WITH THE MEDIA
1:00 p.m.
Working lunch hosted by the High Commissioner of Canada to Rwanda
Her Excellency will be the guest of honour at a working lunch hosted by Mr. Ross Hynes, High Commissioner of Canada to Rwanda, along with representatives of Rwandan society and members of the Canadian delegation. The theme of the lunch will be the role of women in Rwandan society.
Residence of the head of the Canadian office in Rwanda, Kigali
CLOSED TO THE MEDIA
3:00 p.m.
Participation in a discussion on reconciliation
Her Excellency will participate as a witness at a session where young Rwandans are invited to discuss genocide, inequality, discrimination, human rights and reconciliation. These sessions are held on a regular basis at the Memorial Centre in Kigali as part of an educational program that is supported by CIDA, among others.
Gisozi Genocide Memorial Centre, Kigali
CLOSED TO THE MEDIA
7:30 p.m.
State dinner hosted by the President of the Republic of Rwanda
Her Excellency will be the guest of honour at a State dinner hosted by His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda.
Serena Hotel, Kigali
MEDIA PRESENCE TO BE CONFIRMED
Thursday, April 22
Butare
9:00 a.m.
Arrival in Butare
Her Excellency will arrive in Butare.
Stadium Heliport, National University of Rwanda, Butare
OPEN TO THE MEDIA
9:20 a.m.
Wreath-laying ceremony
Her Excellency will lay a wreath and pause to reflect at the foot of the memorial to the victims buried at the Genocide Monument, at the National University of Rwanda.
Genocide Monument, National University of Rwanda, Butare
CLOSED TO THE MEDIA
10:10 a.m.
Speech and panel discussion at the National University of Rwanda
Her Excellency will deliver the opening speech at a discussion on the role of the media in a democracy. This panel is organized by the National University of Rwanda in co-operation with the Office of the High Commissioner of Canada to Rwanda. The panel discussion will be followed by participation from the audience.
Auditorium, National University of Rwanda, Butare
OPEN TO THE MEDIA
Nyamagabe
2:30 p.m.
Official welcome in the Nyamagabe district
Her Excellency will be welcomed by Mr. Alphonse Munyantwali, Mayor of the Nyamagabe district, who will make a presentation on PAGOR, the Programme d’Appui à la Gouvernance locale du Rwanda, CIDA’s biggest current project, which supports the Rwandan Decentralization Policy by strengthening local governance in two districts of the Southern Province, Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru.
District Centre, Nyamagabe
OPEN TO THE MEDIA
Kibirizi
3:15 p.m.
Round table with the Kibirizi Gender Committee
Her Excellency will meet the women and men of Kibirizi and participate in a discussion with them. They will discuss, among other things, the growing participation of women in Rwandan society and the challenges they face. The Gender Committee includes representatives from the district, the National Women’s Council, the National Youth Council and other civil society organizations. The Gender Committee was created within the PAGOR project to ensure participation of local actors in the integration of gender considerations in local governance.
Sector Centre, Kibirizi
OPEN TO THE MEDIA FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE DISCUSSION
Butare
4:30 p.m.
Departure from Butare
The Governor General will leave the region after being seen off by Fidèle Ndayisaba, Governor of the Southern Province, and from Mr. Alphonse Munyantwali, Mayor of the Nyamagabe sector.
Stadium Heliport, National University of Rwanda, Butare
OPEN TO THE MEDIA
Kigali
8:00 p.m.
Reception for friends of Canada hosted by the High Commissioner of Canada
Her Excellency will be the guest of honour at a reception hosted by the High Commissioner of Canada. Her Excellency will present medallions to honour people who have made significant contributions to Canadian-Rwandan relations.
Residence of the head of the Canadian office in Rwanda, Kigali
CLOSED TO THE MEDIA
Friday, April 23
10:00 a.m.
Departure from the Republic of Rwanda
Her Excellency will leave Kigali after receiving an official farewell from representatives of the Rwandan government.
Kigali International Airport, Kigali
OPEN TO THE MEDIA
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OFFICIAL VISIT TO CAPE VERDE
Friday, April 23
Sal Island
3:35 p.m.
Arrival in the Republic of Cape Verde
Her Excellency will be greeted by His Excellency Pedro Verona Rodrigues Pires, President of the Republic of Cape Verde, and by Mr. Jean-Pierre Bolduc, the Ambassador representing Canada's interests in the Republic of Cape Verde.
Amilcar-Cabral International Airport, Espargos, Sal Island
OPEN TO MEDIA
3:45 p.m.
Meeting with the President of the Republic of Cape Verde
Her Excellency will meet with His Excellency Pedro Verona Rodrigues Pires, President of the Republic of Cape Verde.
VIP lounge, Amilcar-Cabral International Airport, Espargos, Sal Island
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING
4:15 p.m.
Joint Statement
The Governor General and His Excellency Pedro Verona Rodrigues Pires, President of Cape Verde, will make statements to the media following their meeting.
Amilcar-Cabral International Airport, Espargos, Sal Island
JOINT MEETING WITH MEDIA
8:00 p.m.
Official Dinner Hosted by the President of the Republic of Cape Verde
Her Excellency will be the guest of honour at an official dinner hosted by His Excellency Pedro Verona Rodrigues Pires, President of the Republic of Cape Verde.
Hotel Morabeza, Santa Maria, Sal Island
MEDIA PRESENCE TO BE CONFIRMED
Saturday, April 24
10:45 a.m.
Meeting with the President of the Municipal Chamber of Sal
Her Excellency will meet with Dr Jorge Figueiredo, President of the Municipal Chamber of Sal. Her Excellency will tour an exhibition of Canadian schooners that were used to transport goods and passengers among the islands of Cape Verde at the beginning of the last century.
Sal City Hall, Espargos, Sal Island
OPEN TO MEDIA
11:30 a.m.
Tour of the Pedra de Lume Saltworks
The Governor General will visit the Pedre de Lume saltworks, accompanied by His Excellency Pedro Verona Rodrigues Pires (TBC), President of Cape Verde, and Dr Jorge Figueiredo, President of the Municipal Chamber of Sal. Sal Island was named for the discovery of salt at Pedra de Lume in 1833. Its saltworks operated until the mid-1980s.
Pedra de Lume Saltworks, Pedra de Lume, Sal Island
OPEN TO MEDIA
12:30 p.m.
Luncheon and discussion with local decision-makers and community representatives
Her Excellency will meet with guests representing various sectors of Cape Verde society during a luncheon.
Restaurant Odjo d’Àgua, Santa Maria, Sal Island
CLOSED TO MEDIA
2:45 p.m.
Discussion with representatives of Valorizar Sal and community reception
Her Excellency will visit the offices of the Valorizar Sal organization to meet with officials and program participants and to take part in a discussion on problems affecting Sal Island youth. Valorizar Sal invites people to participate in their community and show their solidarity, and is setting up a community radio station that will strengthen ties among Island residents. The establishment of the "Alternativa de Morro Curral" alternative community radio station has been made possible through financial support provided by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives. The discussion will be followed by a community reception to bid farewell to the Governor General.
Offices of Valorizar Sal, Espargos, Sal Island
OPEN TO MEDIA
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The detailed itinerary in each country follows this news release. Please note that scheduled activities can change without notice. All times indicated are local time.
Media Information:
Annabelle Cloutier
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-993-2569
613-301-2764 (cell)
acloutier@gg.ca
Marthe Blouin
Official Spokesperson of the Governor General of Canada
613-993-0397
613-301-3379 (cell.)
mblouin@gg.ca