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Speech from the Throne

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

Upon arrival at the Senate of Canada Building, the Governor General received the Royal salute.
Upon arrival at the Senate of Canada Building, the Governor General received the Royal salute.
Upon arrival at the Senate of Canada Building, the Governor General inspected a guard of honour.
First Nations drummers performed.
Led by the Usher of the Black Rod, officials, including the Governor General and Prime Minister, were processed into the chamber.
Wide view photo of the Senate chamber.
The Usher of the Black Rod addressed the Governor General.
The Usher of the Black Rod read a document.
The Governor General delivered the speech from the throne.
The Governor General delivered the speech from the throne.
The Governor General delivered the speech from the throne.
The Governor General and the Prime Minister exited the Senate Chamber.

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