2013 Speech from the Throne
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, receives the Royal Salute on the occasion of the Speech from the Throne held on October 16, 2013.
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Prior to entering Parliament, His Excellency inspected the guard of honour.
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The Governor General, as the Queen’s representative in Canada, reads the Speech from the Throne to officially open a new session of Parliament. The Speech sets out the broad goals and directions of the government and the initiatives it will undertake to accomplish those goals.
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During the ceremony, Secretary to the Governor General Mr. Stephen Wallace (left) presented a copy of the Speech to the Speaker of the House of Commons The Honourable Andrew Scheer (right).
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Following the Speech, Members of the House of Commons return to their Chamber, where routine business matters are conducted.
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In the Senate Chamber, His Excellency delivered the Speech from the Throne to open the 2nd session of the 41st Parliament and outline the Government’s agenda.
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