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Canadian Delegation to Queen’s funeral will include four former Prime Ministers

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Canadian officials are flying to London, England today (Friday) ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.

The Canadian delegation also includes Governor General Mary Simon, as well as former prime ministers Kim Campbell, Jean Chretien, Paul Martin, and Stephen Harper.

A state funeral for the British monarch will take place in Westminster Abbey on Monday.

Yesterday (Thursday), a special session was held by members of parliament to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II.

The Royal Canadian Legion branch in Prince George will be holding a wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph.

The ceremony starts at 10:45 a.m. Monday and will follow a similar format to the Remembrance Day celebration.

with files from Vista Radio newswire

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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