Visit to Canada of the President and First Lady of the United States of America – Media Accreditation Process

March 9, 2023 – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that the President and First Lady of the United States, Joe and Jill Biden, will visit Canada from March 23 to 24, 2023.

Media representatives who wish to cover the visit must obtain media accreditation.

The media accreditation process is open to journalists (print, radio, television, news agencies and online media) who are on assignment with a bona fide media organization.

Individuals performing journalistic functions who do not work for a media organization and are unable to provide a letter of assignment will have to provide proof of recent publications under the applicant’s by-line that can be readily found in the public realm.

Government officials, representatives or observers will not be accredited as media.

To apply, please complete the form here and include all requested documentation. The application code for media is: zpRtkwN#?DqT. Only applications that include all requested information will be considered. Due to expected volumes, we will not follow up on incomplete applications.

The application period will close on March 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET. Once the application process is closed, there will be no further opportunity to apply for accreditation. Please note that accreditation does not guarantee access to events during the visit.

Applications will be processed prior to the start of the Presidential Visit. Accreditation confirmation and information on badge pick-up will be issued only after a security screening performed by Government of Canada authorities.