Royal Assent Ceremony
On December 11, 2015, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, granted Royal Assent to the first bill adopted by the 42nd Parliament. The ceremony took place in the Senate Chamber.
Fri, 12/11/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0409-001
The Honourable Geoff Regan, Speaker of the House of Commons, and members of Parliament attended the ceremony.
Fri, 12/11/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0409-011
As The Queen's representative in Canada, the Governor General exercises the duties of head of State and one of them is granting royal assent to Parliament bills.
Fri, 12/11/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0409-012