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Governor General Julie Payette to make first visit to Winnipeg Monday

Julie Payette has a full schedule as she has her first visit to Winnipeg. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand

Governor General Julie Payette is making her first official visit to Manitoba Monday.

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Her official welcome ceremony will take place at the legislature at 10 a.m.

She’s visiting the city after making a stop in Edmonton, where she attended the 106th Grey Cup at the Commonweath Stadium.

Payette will meet with Premier Brian Pallister, visit both the Universite de Saint-Boniface and University of Manitoba, as well as attend a celebration of Francophone culture in the province.

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She’ll finish her visit with a walk with the Bear Clan Patrol at 6:45 p.m.

The Governor General is the federal representative of the Canadian monarch.

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