The office of Prime Minister John 6 Diefenbaker today released the schedule of activities for Israel’s Prime Minister Ben-Gurion’s visit here this week.
Mr. Ben-Gurion will arrive in the Canadian capital at 10 a. m. tomorrow, for two days of talks with government leaders and members of the Jewish community. He will continue to Quebec City Friday, and will visit Montreal before leaving the country Sunday afternoon
Mr.Ben-Gurion will meet Mr, Diefenbaker in his House of Commons office at 4.p.m. Wednesday, after having placed a wreath at the National War Memorial, followed by lunch at Government House with Governor General and Mrs.Vanier. In the evening, Mr. Diefenbaker will be host at a dinner for the Israeli Premier.
On Thursday the two Prime Ministers will lunch together at the Israeli Embassy, then Mr. Ben-Gurion will be host at a reception before going to the Senate chambers, where Senate Speaker Marc Drouin will be host. In Quebec, Mr, Ben-Gurion will meet Premier Lesage and be guest at a luncheon on Friday with the provincial Lieutenant Governor. He will proceed to Montreal later in the day.
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