Justin Trudeau, cabinet swearing-in attracts fans, political junkies to Rideau Hall

Dozens of people have been camped out for hours this morning at Rideau Hall to see Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau and his new cabinet being sworn in.

People camped out early Wednesday for a front row seat at Rideau Hall

CBC News Posted: Nov 04, 2015 8:31 AM EST | Last Updated: November 4, 2015

Dozens of people have been camped out for hours this morning at Rideau Hall to see Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau and his new cabinet being sworn in.

On Wednesday, Trudeau will be officially sworn in as prime minister after Stephen Harper hands in his resignation.

The new Liberal cabinet will also be unveiled.

The event was made open to the public and has attracted a lot of attention.

Here are thestories of some of the people lined up outsidethe Rideau Hall gates, which will open at 9 a.m.

Justin Trudeau has quite the number of fans, including ones whoremember him as a small child.

Crowd is now lining the walkway at Rideau Hall #PM23 pic.twitter.com/JxoqblcfsM
—@GiacomoPanico

Citizens handing out Canada pins at #rideauhall to "give a piece of Canada to everyone!" @OttawaMorning pic.twitter.com/8UAoDpwDBY
—@prisksh

Crowds & media gathering, holding their place in line @RideauHall for swearing-in. @OttawaMorning pic.twitter.com/EMtEu5gna7
—@HallieCBC

Two great sisters! Bernice Fitzmaurice & Irene Pulcine answer why they want to be here #PM23 pic.twitter.com/P3zIxMJ943
—@GiacomoPanico

Dorothy Goubault left Otter Lake at 4:30 am to be part of @RideauHall event. @OttawaMorning "I just love him" pic.twitter.com/i3Q4YQkX5H
—@HallieCBC

Residents drove up from southern Ontario to camp out early on Wednesday at the Thomas Street gate.

Humberto Mourinho of Toronto: " I brought my family to Pierre Trudeau's funeral. We had to be here today" #PM23 pic.twitter.com/2j2HluZGNH
—@GiacomoPanico

William Rampaul decided last minute to drive here from Oakville. Says he's been waiting a long time for this #PM23 pic.twitter.com/JOmvzYk7Ey
—@GiacomoPanico

Group from GTA/Windsor here to see swearing in of @JustinTrudeau and his inner circle. @OttawaMorning pic.twitter.com/wIenSi6T02
—@HallieCBC

Saudi int'l student Ghassan Barnawi here from GTA. Never been within 5 km of Saudi Royalty. @OttawaMorning pic.twitter.com/pYk2b2UitU
—@HallieCBC

There were political junkiesfrom other spots in Ontario, too, including the country's capital.

Jenny Regehr from Ottawa came out to @RideauHall to be part of the 'change'. @OttawaMorning pic.twitter.com/Ptg7N66JdJ
—@HallieCBC

Gerry & Mary Kolz drove from North Bay, say they're looking forward to a more positive time for Canada #PM23 pic.twitter.com/MWapqahTRE
—@GiacomoPanico

"I woke up at 5am for this!" Mansoora from Pakistan was here bright and early #rideauhall @OttawaMorning pic.twitter.com/fCUjpacRlb
—@prisksh

Group of Carleton University students tell me it would be a shame to miss this in person #pm23 pic.twitter.com/oACe3qwEnA
—@GiacomoPanico

June Kobayashi has never been to something like this. Believes this is a refreshing moment #PM23 pic.twitter.com/MyMHFUUkC3
—@GiacomoPanico

Jos Gerstl in process of becoming Cdn citizen, tells us why he loves that GG has invited the public #PM23 pic.twitter.com/G4LpYJ2WKH
—@GiacomoPanico

Members of the public must arrive in the Rideau Hall waiting areaby 9:30 a.m. ET to find a spot to watch the swearing-in ceremony.

Listen here to some stories from Rideau Hall.

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Justin Trudeau, cabinet swearing-in attracts fans, political junkies to Rideau Hall

People camped out early Wednesday for a front row seat at Rideau Hall

Justin Trudeau has quite the number of fans, including ones whoremember him as a small child.

Residents drove up from southern Ontario to camp out early on Wednesday at the Thomas Street gate.

There were political junkiesfrom other spots in Ontario, too, including the country's capital.

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