Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union in Québec
Upon his arrival at the Inaugural Ceremony of the 127th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the Governor General was greeted Konrad Sioui, Huron-Wendat Nation Council Grand Chief.
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The Inaugural Ceremony of the 127th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) included a performance by the Maîtrise des Petits Chanteurs de Québec Choir.
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The Honourable Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker of the Senate of Canada, delivered an address on the occasion.
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Mr. Launsky-Tieffenthal, Under-Secretary-General for Public Information of the United Nations, delivered a message from Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations.
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His Excellency Abdelwahad Radi, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, also delivered an address.
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During his opening address, the Governor General said: "As your conference agenda indicates, these are exciting and challenging times for parliamentarians. But despite the rapid and profound changes we face, the fundamental principle of parliamentary democracy remains as fresh and as vital as ever."
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The Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union took place from October 21 to 26, 2012, in the City of Québec. The overall theme focused on the role of parliaments in addressing the challenges of citizenship, identity, and linguistic and cultural diversity in a globalized world.
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The evening ended with a performance by world-renowned Cirque du Soleil.
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