Governor General and Mr. Lafond to meet with Toronto’s francophone community during regional visit
November 13, 2007
OTTAWA—During a regional visit to Toronto on November 15, 2007, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and Jean-Daniel Lafond will speak with francophone students about francophonie, and will attend the celebrations marking the Théâtre français de Toronto’s 40th anniversary.
12:45 p.m.
Discussion with francophone youth
Their Excellencies will meet with approximately 60 francophone Toronto youth to talk about life as a linguistic minority in a large Canadian city.
École secondaire catholique Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel, 110 Drewry Avenue, North York
OPEN TO MEDIA
6 p.m.
Fortieth anniversary of the Théâtre français de Toronto
Their Excellencies will attend the gala marking the Théâtre français de Toronto’s 40th anniversary and the Governor General will deliver a speech. The Théâtre français de Toronto is the only French professional theatre company in southern Ontario and offers a full season of shows each year. Since its creation in 1967, it has produced and showcased productions from all over, for enthusiasts of francophone culture of all ages.
Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
OPEN TO MEDIA
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Media information
Isabelle Serrurier
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-7280
613-301-2764 (cell)
www.gg.ca
www.citizenvoices.gg.ca
Julie Duranleau
Théâtre français de Toronto
416-652-7672
416-880-6793 (cell)
www.theatrefrancais.com
