Media advisory

For immediate release

Lieutenant Governor to visit Guelph

Toronto, September 26, 2016. Her Honour the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of
Ontario, will conduct a series of activities during an official visit to Guelph on September 27 and 28,
2016. The visit is part of Her Honours continued program of travel to communities in Ontario.
Itinerary
Guelph, Ontario
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
12:30 p.m. Visit to the University of Guelph
University Centre, 50 South Ring Road East, Guelph
Following a private lunch with the president and administrators of the University of Guelph, the
Lieutenant Governor will participate in a roundtable at the Food Institute. Her Honour will then join
student and faculty members during a roundtable focusing on work in the voluntary sector at the
Aboriginal Resource Centre at the Federal Building.
Photo opportunity upon arrival at each location, roundtables closed to media
Media contact: Kevin Gonsalves, kgonsalves@uoguelph.ca, 519-824-4120 x56982
4 p.m. Lecture
MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph
The Lieutenant Governor will address students enrolled in Environmental Politics and Governance, a
third-year course taught by Professor Ajay Sharma. Her Honour will then participate in a question and
answer session with students.
Open to campus media
5:30 p.m. Reception at Presidents House
100 College Avenue East, Guelph
The Lieutenant Governor will address a reception hosted by the President of the University of Guelph
and the Mayor of Guelph. Representatives of local businesses and civil society in Guelph will be among
those in attendance.
Closed to media

Continued onto next page

1/2

www.lgontario.ca

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

9:30 a.m. Visit to Guelph City Hall
1 Carden Street, Guelph
Following a courtesy call with Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie, the Lieutenant Governor will join local
leaders in environmental, business, and voluntary sectors during a roundtable focusing on sustainability
in energy, food, waste management, and water.
Photo opportunity upon arrival, roundtable closed to media
Media contact: Kate Sullivan, kate.sullivan@guelph.ca, 519-822-1260 x2558
11 a.m. Reception at the Guelph Civic Museum
52 Norfolk Street, Guelph
The Lieutenant Governor will address local representatives, municipal staff, leaders of civil society, and
members of the arts and athletic sectors during a reception hosted by the Mayor and Council of
Guelph.
Media opportunity, following remarks
Follow LGLizDowdeswell on Facebook and Twitter
Contact:

2/2

John Gross
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
john.gross@ontario.ca
416-325-7786

www.lgontario.ca