TORONTO – The inauguration of Canada’s 27th Governor General will be shown on CTV in high definition, the broadcaster announced late Wednesday.
On Tuesday, September 27, CTV News will broadcast live the inauguration of former CBC host Michaelle Jean as she succeeds Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson. With this announcement, CTV likely becomes the first Canadian broadcaster to produce and deliver a news event in high definition.
The special will air on CTV, and in HD on CTV HD East and CTV HD West. The exact time of the broadcast is to be announced.
The special will be anchored by chief news anchor and senior news editor, Lloyd Robertson, live from Parliament Hill. Robertson will be joined by CTV News’ chief political correspondent, Craig Oliver for analysis.
"CTV News is primed to offer extensive coverage of this important event," said Robert Hurst, president, CTV News, in a release. "We’re pleased to have the opportunity to bring it to Canadians in high definition."
