31 October 2016
The Governor General of Canada, H.E. Mr. David Johnston, will visit Yad Vashem on Wednesday, 2 November 2016. The Governor General will tour the Holocaust History Museum, participate in a memorial ceremony in the Hall of Remembrance, visit the Children’s Memorial and sign the Yad Vashem Guest Book.
There will be photo-ops in the Hall of Names, Hall of Remembrance, and at the signing of the Guest Book outside the Children's Memorial. Media interested in covering the visit must RSVP to media.relations@yadvashem.org.il, and arrive at the Hall of Names with a valid GPO card, by 12:00.