Traditional Royal Assent Ceremony

December 12, 2018

Her Excellency attended a traditional Royal Assent ceremony in the Senate Chamber for the last time before the Centre Block closes for renovations.

  • The Governor General sits in the Senate Chamber.
  • The Governor General is sitting in the Senate Chamber and the Usher of the Black Rod is acknowledging her presence.
  • A senator approaches His Excellency with documents in hand.
  • Senators sit in the Senate Chamber.