Swearing-In Ceremony of Members of the Canadian Ministry

August 18, 2020

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of two ministers.

  • A man in a suit is standing in front of the Governor General who is seated. He is acknowledging her with a nod. The Prime Minister looks on from the side.
  • A woman in a dark suit is holding a closed book with her left hand while placing her right hand on top of it. She is speaking into a microphone.
  • A woman is standing facing Governor General Payette and Prime Minister Trudeau who are applauding.
  • Two men are standing, facing each other. The man on the right is holding up a document for the other man to see. The man reading the document is speaking into a microphone.
  • A man and a woman touch elbows as a substitute for a handshake while a small audience applauds. All of the participants are wearing facial masks.
  • A man is seated at a desk to the right of a large Canadian flag. He is signing a document.
  • A woman is seated at a desk between a large Canadian flag and a soldier in dress uniform. She is signing a document.
  • A man is seated at a desk while a man and a woman watch. He is signing a document.
  • A man and a woman are seated while a small number of audience members applaud.

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