Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are reminded that the lying in state for Newfoundland and Labrador’s unknown soldier begins tomorrow (Friday, June 28).

Members of the public are invited to pay their respects in the main lobby of Confederation Building, East Block from Friday, June 28, to Sunday, June 30.

The hours for the lying-in-state are as follows:

June 28, 2024
1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

June 29, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

June 30, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Visitation can be accessed via the main entrance to the East Block Lobby. People with mobility issues can enter Confederation Building via the accessible north-east entrance (House of Assembly public gallery entrance). See attached map.

For enhanced safety, please be advised that security screening with wands will be conducted at the building entrance. Additionally, visitors are reminded that backpacks will not be permitted in the lying-in-state space and security may request to search bags upon entry.

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