University of Toronto Program (as of 7/30/2010 10:39 AM): Thursday, March 29, 2007 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. On the Occasion of the Visit to Canada by Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President, Republic of Liberia 1. President Johnson Sirleaf Address, “Stand with us, Canada: what gives Liberia hope” 2. Luncheon hosted by Chancellor Peterson and President Naylor Office of the President, University of Toronto 7/30/2010 10:39 AM 1 Official Delegation Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf President, Republic of Liberia Mr. Robert Sirleaf Son Senator Blamoh Nelson His Excellency Larry Bropleh Minister of Information His Excellency Charles A. Minor Ambassador, Republic of Liberia in Washington,DC Mr. Amara Konneh Chief of Staff Mr. Steve Radelet Advisor (Debt Relief) to the President Ms Selina Jimmy Personal Assistant to the President Mr. Darlington George Aide-de-camp, Liberian Secret Service Ms Estella Page Liberian Secret Service Office of the President, University of Toronto 7/30/2010 10:39 AM 2 PRESIDENT JOHNSON SIRLEAF ADDRESS: “Stand with us, Canada: what gives Liberia hope” Location: Great Hall 1st Floor, Hart House 7 Hart House Circle University of Toronto 11:30 a.m. Principal Party arrive in the Lounge of the Gallery Grill Hon. David Peterson, Chancellor, University of Toronto Professor David Naylor, President, University of Toronto Hon. Dalton McGuinty, Premier, Province of Ontario Hon. Belinda Stronach, MP Prof. Janice Stein, Director, Munk Centre for International Studies Ms Margaret Hancock, Warden of Hart House Mrs. Shelley Peterson Mr. Rose Patten, Chair of the Governing Council (tbc) 11:45 a.m. Arrival of Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia Greeted curbside at the west entrance of Hart House by: The Honourable David R. Peterson, Chancellor Professor David Naylor, President The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier, Province of Ontario Proceed to the Gallery Grill Lounge of Hart House Her Excellency will sign the University of Toronto Guest Book and the Hart House Guest Book Official Photos 11:55 a.m. The Official delegation (excluding Her Excellency), Hon. Belinda Stronach, and Ms Hancock will be escorted to their reserved seats in the Great Hall Office of the President, University of Toronto 7/30/2010 10:39 AM 3 11:59 a.m. The Chancellor, the President, the Premier and Prof. Stein will escort Her Excellency Johnson Sirleaf to the Great Hall 12:00 noon (Offstage announcement: All rise for the entrance of the Principal Party) Entrance of President Johnson Sirleaf. Premier McGuinty , Chancellor Peterson, President Naylor, and Professor Stein President Naylor will escort Her Excellency to her seat on stage (there will be one seat on the stage) and then he will proceed to the podium The Chancellor, Premier McGuinty, and Professor Stein will take their seats in the front row. 12:01 p.m. President Naylor makes welcoming remarks. Introduces the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier, Province of Ontario 12:03 pm. Premier McGuinty introduces Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia and invites her to the podium 12:06 p.m. Address: “Stand with us, Canada: what gives Liberia hope” Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf 12:35 p.m. (At the conclusion of the Address, Her Excellency may be seated for a brief pause while the moderator, Professor Stein makes remarks) Question and Answer Session (approximately 20 minutes) 12:35 p.m. Professor Janice Stein will proceed to the stage (wireless microphone) Professor Stein will thank Her Excellency for her Address. Professor Stein will explain the Question and Answer Format. (Ushers will be collecting question cards from the audience) Office of the President, University of Toronto 7/30/2010 10:39 AM 4 Professor Stein will invite her Excellency to return to the podium and pose the questions to her. Her Excellency responds. 12:55 p.m. Earlier if necessary, but no later than this time, Professor Stein will bring the Question and Answer Session to a close and invite the Chancellor to bring closing remarks 12:56 p.m. The Chancellor will proceed to the podium and thank President Johnson Sirleaf on behalf of the University of Toronto 12:58 p.m. The Chancellor will escort her Excellency off the stage. [Off Stage Announcement – Please rise and remain standing for the departure of the Principal Party and the Liberian delegation] The Chancellor and President will then escort Her Excellency upstairs to the Gallery Grill for the Luncheon. Premier departs Media Scrum 2nd Floor, Hart House Outside Gallery Grill Contact: Ruta Pocius Director, Issues Management & Media Relations Office of Strategic Communications Office of the President, University of Toronto 7/30/2010 10:39 AM 5 LUNCHEON HOSTED BY THE HONOURABLE DAVID PETERSON,CHANCELLOR AND PROFESSOR DAVID NAYLOR, PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Location: Gallery Grill 2nd Floor Hart House 1:00 p.m. Reception Mingling in the Lounge with invited guests 1:10 p.m. Guests take their seats in the Gallery Grill 1:12 p.m. President Naylor Welcomes guests Lunch is served 1:55 p.m. Chancellor Peterson Gift Presentation (Her Excellency may or may not wish to respond) Chancellor Closing Remarks 2:00 p.m. Luncheon concludes Chancellor Peterson and President Naylor will escort Her Excellency to her vehicle. Her Excellency and the Official delegation departs the University. Office of the President, University of Toronto 7/30/2010 10:39 AM 6 .