OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 10, 2026 /CNW/ -- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will deliver remarks at the Town of Gander's 25^th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Service in Newfoundland and Labrador, on September 11, 2026.

During her visit, she will also engage with members of the Canadian Armed Forces at 9 Wing Gander in her capacity as commander-in-chief of Canada.

Itinerary
Note: times are indicated in Newfoundland Daylight Time.

10:00 a.m.            
Visit to 9 Wing Gander
The Governor General will meet with members of the Canadian Armed Forces at 9 Wing Gander and learn about the search and rescue services provided by 103 Squadron across Newfoundland and Labrador, northeastern Quebec and parts of Nunavut, as well as the role of 9 Operational Support Squadron in North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) operations.
Learn more about 9 Wing Gander
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ONLY

2:00 p.m. 
Town of Gander 25^th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Service
The Governor General will deliver remarks at the 25^th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Service.
Steele Community Centre, 155 Airport Blvd, Gander  
OPEN TO MEDIA 
Media Contact: Kayla White, Manager of Communications, Town of Gander, 709-571-6124, kwhite@gander.ca

8 p.m. 
Meet and Greet with the cast of Come From Away
Following a preview performance of the musical Come From Away, the Governor General will meet with the cast—as well as with some of the people who inspired the characters—to celebrate Canadian artistic achievement. Come From Away highlights the warmth, kindness and generosity of Canadians, particularly the residents of Gander and the surrounding communities in Newfoundland and Labrador, during a crisis.
Smallwood Arts and Cultural Centre, 155 Airport Blvd, Gander
OPEN TO MEDIA – for arrivals
Media Contact: Michael Rubinoff, 416-525-7787, mrubinoff@comefromawaygander.ca

Notes for media

• Members of the media must confirm their attendance at select events with the media contacts listed above.
• Photos of the above activities and events can be provided to media upon request via media@gg.ca. 

Related Links

• POSTPONED: Governor General to undertake official visit to Newfoundland and Labrador

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SOURCE Office of the Secretary to the Governor General