Traditional Royal Assent Ceremony
The Governor General granted Royal Assent to bills during a traditional ceremony inside the Senate Chamber.
The bills were read aloud before being officially granted by the Governor General.
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Members of Parliament attended the ceremony.
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The ceremony took place inside the Senate Chamber on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa.
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On June 21, 2018, the Governor General granted Royal Assent to bills during a traditional ceremony. As The Queen's representative in Canada, Her Excellency fully exercises the duties of the Head of State on a daily basis.
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