Speech from the Throne

December 06, 2019

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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