ADVISORY CANADA-POLITICS/ELECTION — TIMING APPROX —

Canadian PM Trudeau speaks on Afghanistan, expected to announce a snap election

Start: 15 Aug 2021 15:17 GMT

End: 15 Aug 2021 15:31 GMT

OTTAWA, CANADA – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning to call a snap election for Sept 20 and will make the formal announcement this Sunday, four sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

SCHEDULE:

1419 GMT APPROX – Trudeau arrives at Rideau Hall to speak with Governor General Mary Simon

1430 GMT APPROX — Trudeau delivers remarks, announcing his call for new elections

Restrictions:

BROADCAST: NO USE CANADA

DIGITAL: NO USE CANADA

Source: CBC

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Location: Canada

Topic: Politics / International Affairs

Audio: NATURAL / ENGLISH / FRENCH

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