Photo Op: Governor General of Canada Will Officially Visit Toronto Mayor Rob Ford

News Release

Photo Op

December 1, 2010

The Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada to pay an official visit to Toronto Mayor Rob Ford

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will visit Mayor Rob Ford as part of their official visit to Ontario, Canada. The event is a photo opportunity only.

Date: Friday, December 3
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: City Hall, 100 Queen St. West, Toronto, outside the main entrance to City Hall

Photo opportunity: Their Excellencies will be greeted by Mayor Rob Ford at the main doors of City Hall where they walk past a guard of honour including members of Toronto EMS, the Toronto Fire Service, the Toronto Police Service, the Toronto Transit Commission and City staff. They will walk through City Hall, up the west staircase, and into the Protocol Lounge to sign the official guest book and pose for a brief photo opportunity.

Toronto is Canada’s largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. It is the economic engine of Canada and one of the greenest and most creative cities in North America. Toronto has won numerous awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering public services. Toronto’s government is dedicated to prosperity, opportunity and liveability for all its residents. For information about non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can dial 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.