Speech from the Throne
Her Excellency delivers the Government’s Speech from the Throne to open the Third Session of Canada’s 40th Parliament and outline the broad agenda of the Government of Canada.
Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0085-028
Secretary to the Governor General of Canada Ms. Sheila-Marie Cook hands over the speech from the Throne to the Speaker of the Senate the Honourable Noël A. Kinsella.
Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0085-031
An honour guard stands in front of Parliament for the arrival of Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and her husband Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond.
Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0085-002
The Governor General receives the vice-regal salute.
Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0085-004
Her Excellency conducts the inspection of the guard of honour before delivering the speech from the Throne inside the Senate Chamber.
Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0085-011
RCMP officers are waiting to salute Their Excellencies as they enter Parliament.
Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0085-015
Governor General exchanges a few words with the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada.
Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0085-021
The speech from the Throne is delivered in the Senate Chamber in the presence of the members of both Houses.
Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0085-026