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Lieutenant Governor to visit Brampton

Toronto, May 9, 2016. Her Honour the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will
conduct an official visit to Brampton on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. The visit is part of Her Honours
continued program of travel to communities across the province.
The Lieutenant Governors visit will also highlight the importance of public transit to the development of
sustainable communities. To this end, Her Honour will travel to Brampton on GO Transits Kitchener
line. Before departing on the 8:48 train from Union Station in downtown Toronto, Her Honour will tour
the newly constructed York Concourse. She will receive a PRESTO Card from Metrolinx CEO Bruce
McCuaig. While en route to Brampton, she will learn about GO Transits major expansion plans during
a briefing with Greg Percy, President of GO Transit.
Itinerary
Brampton, Ontario
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Approximately 9:37 a.m. Arrival and tour of Mount Pleasant GO Station
1600 Bovaird Drive West, Brampton
Greeted by Brampton Mayor Linda Jeffrey, the Lieutenant Governor will tour the recently constructed
Mount Pleasant GO Station and learn about the New Urbanist principles behind the planning approach
of the surrounding community.
Photo opportunity
Media contact: Vanessa Barrasa, vanessa.barrasa@metrolinx.com, 416-230-3732
10:15 a.m. Visit to Alderlea
40 Elizabeth Street South, Brampton
During a visit to 19th-century mansion Alderlea, Her Honour will be received by the Mayor of Brampton
during a private courtesy call. Her Honour will then join city and regional officials, representatives of
local businesses, and members of civil society during a roundtable focusing on urban planning and the
economic and environmental aspects of sustainability.
Photo opportunity (roundtable closed to media)
Media contact: Sriram Raman, sriram.raman@brampton.ca, 905-874-2000 x47004

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11:30 a.m. Civic reception

Parlour, 40 Elizabeth Street South, Brampton
Her Honour will deliver remarks and greet municipal officials and residents during a civic reception
hosted by the Mayor and Council of Brampton.
Media opportunity
Media contact: Sriram Raman, sriram.raman@brampton.ca, 905-874-2000 x47004
12:30 p.m. Visit to Gurdwara Dasmesh Darbar
4555 Ebenezer Road, Brampton
Her Honour will visit the Gurdwara Dasmesh Darbar, marking the first time that the Lieutenant
Governor of Ontario has visited a Sikh place of worship. She will meet with the Gurdwaras president
and with community members.
Photo opportunity

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Contact:

John Gross
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
john.gross@ontario.ca
416-325-7786

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