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- It is called the Speech from the Throne because the Governor General reads the Speech from the seat—or the throne—in the Senate Chamber reserved for The Queen or her representative in Canada.
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Traditionally, the Governor General reads the Speech as The Queen’s representative in Canada. In 1957 and 1977, The Queen was in Canada and chose to read the Speech herself.
Speeches from the Throne. The Speech from the Throne imparts the causes of summoning Parliament, prior to which neither House can embark on any public business. It marks the first occasion, after a general election, or a prorogation, that Parliament meets in an assembly of its three constituent parts: the House of Commons, the Senate and the ...
A9: The Governor General, as the Queen’s representative in Canada, reads the Speech from the Throne prepared by the government of the day, which is Her Majesty’s government. The reading of the Speech from the Throne is required for the opening of every new session of Parliament.
On November 23, 2021, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, delivered the Speech from the Throne to open the first session of the 44 th Parliament and outline the government’s agenda.
Queen Elizabeth II (L, seated with Prince Philip, R) on the throne of the Parliament of Canada, from where she delivers the speech from the throne, 1957. In the United Kingdom, the speech is typically read by the reigning sovereign at the State Opening of Parliament.
Nov 23, 2021 · Governor General Mary Simon delivered the speech from the throne Tuesday, officially opening the 44th Parliament. It touched on the Liberal’s plans to fight climate change, advance...
Feb 7, 2006 · The Speech from the Throne declares a government’s agenda for a new session of the legislature. The speech contains comments on the state of the country or province and outlines the matters on which the government will seek action.
