Jubilee Gala - Lightfoot will perform

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June 14, 2012, 10:50 a.m. EDT

Media Advisory: Governor General to Attend a Diamond Jubilee Gala in Toronto

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Jun 14, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will attend the Diamond Jubilee Gala: A Life of Service to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Hosted by the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the event will be held on Monday, June 18, 2012, at 8:15 p.m., at Roy Thomson Hall, in Toronto.

With Peter Mansbridge as emcee, the gala will feature performances by some of Canada's best-known artists, including Susan Aglukark, Molly Johnson, Ben Heppner and Gordon Lightfoot. During the evening, over 600 recipients will be presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. The Governor General will also deliver remarks on this occasion.

For more information on the Diamond Jubilee Medal, please visit www.gg.ca/diamondjubilee .

Media are invited for a photo opportunity of the red carpet arrival at 6:45 p.m., at Roy Thomson Hall (100 Simcoe Street).

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Contacts:
Marie-Pierre Belanger
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-9166
marie-pierre.belanger@gg.ca

Ishbel Halliday
Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
416-325-7789
ishbel.halliday@ontario.ca

SOURCE: Governor General of Canada

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mailto:ishbel.halliday@ontario.ca

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The glitziest Diamond Jubilee event is likely to be the invite-only Diamond Jubilee Gala at Roy Thomson Hall on June 18, presented by Lieut. Gov. Onley .

The gala will feature members of the Order of Canada and Order of Ontario receiving their Diamond Jubilee medals. There will also be musical entertainment inside — and outside, military bands will march up Simcoe St. to serenade guests. The program is still being finalized but will be broadcast on CBC.