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With respect to high-level tours, preparatory trips are essential when we travel to host countries where official meetings with representatives are scheduled.
Representatives of the Protocol Office and the Office of the Secretary of the Governor General are present on these trips. The team also includes representatives of the Royal Canadian Air Force, which is responsible for planning flights for the official group. Also on the team are members of the RCMP, who meet with their counterparts responsible for high-level security.
These individuals are supported by our teams in the region. Those responsible for the tour have discussions with their counterparts in the host country.