Speech from the Throne

September 23, 2020

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

  • A woman dressed in white walks past several military members who are standing at attention. Some are wearing green, others are dressed in black. There is also a man in uniform to the woman’s right. All are wearing masks.
  • A line of people are walking towards the camera on a red carpet. The man leading the group is wearing a decorated black uniform, carrying a black and gold rod. He is also wearing a black cap and a black face mask.
  • A woman in a white pant suit is walking on a red carpet. She is wearing black heels and a black face mask. A man is walking behind her in a dark suit, also wearing a face mask.
  • A procession of people are walking along a red carpet towards the front of the room. Three of the individuals are wearing black. One woman is wearing white. There is a throne chair flanked by two Canada flags.
  • A woman dressed in a white suit is sitting on a throne chair. There are Canada flags on either side of the platform. There is a man sitting in a chair facing her. He is wearing a red and white cape.
  • A woman dressed in a white suit is sitting in a large throne chair holding a black binder. There are small microphones on either side of her.
  • A woman in a white suit is sitting in a throne chair holding a black binder. A man is seated facing her on a red carpet. Other people in the audience can also be seen sitting.
  • A woman dressed in a white suit is sitting in a large throne chair holding a black binder. There is a small wooden table to her right. There is also a man to her right. He is dressed in a black suit with a navy blue tie.
  • A woman in a white shirt and white jacket is smiling. Her jacket is decorated with medals. She is seated in a throne chair, holding a black binder.
  • A man and a woman are both dressed in black, wearing masks. They are both holding a binder that has a green bow on it. The man is wearing white gloves and a black hat.

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