March 17, 2021
The Administrator of the Government of Canada granted Royal Assent by written declaration for the following legislation:
- Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)
- Bill C-18, An Act to implement the Agreement on Trade Continuity between Canada and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (additional regular benefits), the Canada Recovery Benefits Act (restriction on eligibility) and another Act in response to COVID-19
- S-1001, An Act respecting Girl Guides of Canada
The small ceremony took place at Rideau Hall while respecting social distancing norms.
The Administrator sitting at a table. The Secretary standing to his left.
The Administrator sitting at a table. The Secretary standing to his left. The side profile of two people standing looking towards the Administrator.
A woman reading from a document. She is wearing a black mask.
The Administrator sitting at table with the Secretary to his left and an aide-de-camp to his right.
Three people standing at a distance while the Administrator, seated at a table, signs a document.
A man, dressed in black with a white collar, reading from a document.
The Administrator sitting at a table, signing a document.
The Administrator and the Secretary looking on as a man signs a document.
Four people are standing, facing forward. All wearing masks. One Canadian flag in the background.