OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 18, 2026 /CNW/ -- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, will visit Montréal on August 19, 2026.

During her visit, she will attend the Université de Montréal's convocation ceremony for doctorates and meet with the team of dedicated professionals at LawZero.

Itinerary

Morning
Université de Montréal's Convocation Ceremony
The Governor General will attend and deliver remarks at the convocation ceremony for doctorates. During the ceremony, she will present the Governor General's Academic Medal to three students at the graduate level.
OPEN TO MEDIA

Afternoon
Round-table Discussion at LawZero
The Governor General will meet with AI researchers, engineers and dedicated professionals at LawZero who are building the next generation of artificial intelligence.
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ONLY

About the Université de Montréal
About the Governor General's Academic Medal
About LawZero 

Notes for media:

• Media representatives wishing to cover the ceremony must confirm their attendance with Julie Cordeau-Gazaille: j.cordeau-gazaille@umontreal.ca.
• Photos taken by the Governor General's official photographer can be made available upon request.

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SOURCE Office of the Secretary to the Governor General