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Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Sunday, April 9, 2017:

Arras, French Republic

11:25 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the Poppy of Peace Ceremony.

Arras City Hall
Arras, French Republic

Notes for media:

  • Pooled coverage

12:15 p.m. The Prime Minister and His Excellency François Hollande, President of the French Republic will be escorted inside the City Hall for the Accueil Républicain.

Arras City Hall
Arras, French Republic

Notes for media:

  • Pooled photo opportunity

1:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend a working luncheon given by the President of the French Republic.

L’hôtel de la Préfecture du Pas de Calais
Arras, French Republic

Notes for media:

  • Pooled photo opportunity

Souchez, French Republic

2:35 p.m. The Prime Minister will arrive at the Cabaret-Rouge Cemetery with the President of the French Republic.

Cabaret-Rouge Cemetery
Souchez, French Republic

Notes for media:

  • Pooled photo opportunity

Vimy, French Republic

3:10 p.m. The Prime Minister and Ms. Grégoire Trudeau will arrive at the Vimy Visitor’s Education Centre.

Closed to media

3:15 p.m. The Prime Minister and Ms. Grégoire Trudeau will visit the Trenches and Tunnels.

Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Vimy, French Republic

Notes for media:

  • Pooled photo opportunity

4:00 p.m. The Prime Minister and Ms. Grégoire Trudeau will arrive at the main gate of the Vimy Memorial Park.

Vimy Memorial Park
Vimy, French Republic

Notes for media:

  • Pooled photo opportunity

4:25 p.m. The Prime Minister and Ms. Grégoire Trudeau will attend the Commemorative Ceremony Marking the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Vimy, French Republic

Notes for media:

  • Open coverage

6:00 p.m. The Prime Minister and Governor General will host a reception.

Vimy Visitor’s Education Centre
Vimy, French Republic

Notes for media:

  • Pooled photo opportunity

Note: all times local.