Speech from the Throne
The Governor General of Canada delivered the Speech from the Throne to formally open the second session of the 43rd Parliament of Canada.
The Governor General arrives at the Main Entrance of the Senate of Canada Building where she is greeted by the Usher of the Black Rod.
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The Governor General receives military honours from the Guard of Honour. A 21-gun salute is fired. As Commander-in-Chief of Canada, Governor General Payette proceeds with an inspection.
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The Usher of the Black Rod leads the procession inside the Senate Chamber.
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The Governor General always delivers a Speech from the Throne upon the request of the Prime Minister.
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Due to the COVID pandemic, only a few guests were able to witness the event inside the Senate Chamber.
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This Speech from the Throne formally opened the second session of the 43rd Parliament of Canada.
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In her introduction to the speech, the Governor General said, "Like a reed in high winds, we might sway but we will not break. Because our roots are firmly in place, our goals clear, and because we have hope – the hope that lifts the soul on dark days and keeps us focused on the future.”
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The Speech from the Throne introduces the government’s direction and goals, and outlines how it will work to achieve them.
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The Speech from the Throne is delivered from the Senate Chamber.
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The Governor General is the representative of the Queen of Canada, who is the Head of State of our country.
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It is the Secretary to the Governor General who hands the Speech from the Throne to the Governor General before it is read, and who presents the speech, in both languages, to the Speaker of the Senate once the speech has been delivered.
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