Justin Trudeau heading to Queen Elizabeth's funeral with strangest group of Canadians
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the Canadian delegation that will travel to the U.K. for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday.
And it might just be the strangest groups of Canadians... like a Suicide Squad of Canadian politicians and celebrities.
“It is with a heavy heart, but deep appreciation, that we will come together to honour Her Majesty.” —PM Trudeau. More on the Canadian delegation to the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, taking place in London, UK, on September 19, 2022: https://t.co/JWiNTN56KE
— CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) September 15, 2022
The Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and His Excellency Mr. Whit Fraser will travel alongside Trudeau and his wife Sophie.
Former governor generals The Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, the Right Honourable David Johnston and former prime ministers Kim Campbell, Jean Chretien, Paul Martin and Stephen Harper will also be in attendance.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Natan Obed and President of the Metis National Council Cassidy Carson will of course be there as well.
Here is where it gets a little bit random.
Here's the list:
— Rachel Aiello (@rachaiello) September 15, 2022
PM Trudeau & Sophie
GG Simon & Whit
Michaëlle Jean
David Johnston
Kim Campbell
Jean Chrétien
Paul Martin
Stephen Harper
RoseAnne Archibald
Natan Obed
Cassidy Caron
Janice Charette
Ralph Goodale
Mark Tewksbury
Gregory Charles
Sandra Oh
Leslie Arthur Palmer
Order of Canada recipients Mark Tewksbury, Gregory Charles, Sandra Oh (!) and Cross of Valour recipient Leslie Arthur Palmer will also make the trip across the pond.
Back in Ottawa, former prime ministers Brian Mulroney and Joe Clark will be in attendance for a national commemorative ceremony at Christ Church Cathedral.
Her Majesty was a horse enthusiast.
— The Crown in Canada (@TheCrownCa) September 15, 2022
The @rcmpgrcpolice is known for its mounted officers and the #MusicalRide. #QueenElizabethII developed a unique relationship with the RCMP that continued to grow over the course of her life.https://t.co/jv7koipHJy@RoyalFamily
📸1 to 3: RCMP pic.twitter.com/8qQuiEtXSf
Regiments of the Canadian Armed Forces including the royal regiment of Canadian Artillery, the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers, The Governor General's Horse Guards and The Calgary Highlanders, will be among others.
canada are sending sandra oh to the queen's funeral.... i might watch
— Alex (@alexevans_14) September 15, 2022
So basically, prime ministers, the military, former politicians and Sandra Oh will be representing the nation.
Though it does seem a little strange, Sandra Oh is a treasured Canadian icon and everything she does is amazing so - who cares!
