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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Cision Canada09-06-2025
OTTAWA, ON, June 9, 2025 /CNW/ -
Note: All times local
National Capital Region, Canada
10:00 a.m.
The Prime Minister will chair the Cabinet meeting.
West Block
Parliament Hill
12:30 p.m.
The Prime Minister will attend a flag raising ceremony on Parliament Hill to mark the start of Pride Season.
Notes for media:
Open coverage
Media wishing to cover the event must be accredited with the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.
2:15 p.m.
The Prime Minister will attend Question Period.
West Block
Parliament Hill
This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca
SOURCE Prime Minister's Office
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