With Queen Elizabeth II passing away, Canada begins a period of mourning, change-over, and moderate uncertainty.
In the United Kingdom, the country will go into a traditional 12-day mourning period before the late Queen is laid to rest.
But in Canada, the process is a little more unclear; four now, the government will move into a 10-day mourning period, until the Prime Minister can announce the exact process.
That period will see flags lowered to half-mast, portraits of the Queen will be draped in black banners, and military and parliamentary officials will be outfitted with black bands or ties.
Following the mourning period, the country will hold a National Commemorative Ceremony at the Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa.
That ceremony will be held in conjunction with events in London, and will feature a memorial parade, 96 gun salute, and a CF-18 fly-over.
Further details on the ceremony will be released at a later date.
Until then, residents can honour the Queen by signing books of condolence available in Vancouver and Victoria, or online through this link.
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