Biden is coming to Canada: Here's what we know about his visit

U.S. President Joe Biden is coming to Canada Thursday evening, kicking off his short but long-awaited official visit to Canada. Here's what CTV News has confirmed about what will be on the agenda, and what key players are saying about the upcoming visit.

U.S. President Joe Biden is coming to Canada Thursday evening, kicking off his short but long-awaited official visit to Canada.

During his stay in the nation's capital, Biden will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and deliver an address to Parliament on Friday. But, he and first lady of the United States Jill Biden have some other events on their itineraries, where key Canada-U.S. issues and shared priorities will be discussed.

With many layers of preparation underway—from major security precautions and an increased presence of police and North American Aerospace Defense Command (Norad) aircraft, to extensive road closures—Biden's brief trip will be a significant event in the cross-border relationship.

Here’s what we've confirmed with senior government officials about what will be on the agenda, and what key players are saying about the upcoming visit.

The Bidens and the delegation travelling with the president will be landing in Ottawa on Air Force One on Thursday evening, currently scheduled for around 6:25 p.m.

There, Biden will be greeted by a welcoming delegation of Canadian officials:

Upon his arrival, Biden will meet with the governor general inside the Canada Reception Centre at the Ottawa Airport. Simon's husband Whit Fraser and the first lady will be part of this meeting.