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Speech from the Throne

September 23, 2020

The Governor General of Canada delivered the Speech from the Throne to formally open the second session of the 43rd Parliament of Canada.

The Speech from the Throne was delivered in the Senate Chamber, in Ottawa.
A woman dressed in white walks past several military members who are standing at attention. Some are wearing green, others are dressed in black. There is also a man in uniform to the woman’s right. All are wearing masks.
A line of people are walking towards the camera on a red carpet. The man leading the group is wearing a decorated black uniform, carrying a black and gold rod. He is also wearing a black cap and a black face mask.
A woman in a white pant suit is walking on a red carpet. She is wearing black heels and a black face mask. A man is walking behind her in a dark suit, also wearing a face mask.
A procession of people are walking along a red carpet towards the front of the room. Three of the individuals are wearing black. One woman is wearing white. There is a throne chair flanked by two Canada flags.
A woman dressed in a white suit is sitting on a throne chair. There are Canada flags on either side of the platform. There is a man sitting in a chair facing her. He is wearing a red and white cape.
A woman dressed in a white suit is sitting in a large throne chair holding a black binder. There are small microphones on either side of her.
A woman in a white suit is sitting in a throne chair holding a black binder. A man is seated facing her on a red carpet. Other people in the audience can also be seen sitting.
A woman dressed in a white suit is sitting in a large throne chair holding a black binder. There is a small wooden table to her right. There is also a man to her right. He is dressed in a black suit with a navy blue tie.
A woman in a white shirt and white jacket is smiling. Her jacket is decorated with medals. She is seated in a throne chair, holding a black binder.
A man and a woman are both dressed in black, wearing masks. They are both holding a binder that has a green bow on it. The man is wearing white gloves and a black hat.

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