A motion moving that the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne, May it please your Excellency we her majesty's most loyal and dutiful subjects the House of Commons of Canada, in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to your Excellency for the gracious speech that your Excellency has addressed … Read more
The main estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011 were transmitted by Governor General David Johnston and tabled in the House. These estimates were previously tabled on March 1, 2011.
Bill C-1, An Act Respecting the Administration of the Oaths of Office, was introduced and read a first time.
On behalf of Governor General David Johnston, Speaker of the Senate Noel A. Kinsella bestowed the traditional rights and privileges upon the House of Commons and Speaker of the House Andrew Scheer (Regina-Qu'Appelle, SK).
Governor General David Johnston read the Speech from the Throne.
Conservative MP Andrew Scheer (Regina-Qu'Appelle, SK) was elected Speaker of the House for Canada's 41st Parliament following six votes by secret ballot.
Governor General David Johnston will deliver the Speech from the Throne
The Right Honourable Beverly McLachlin Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada in her capacity as Deputy of the Governor General opened the first session of the 41st Parliament of Canada.
Speaker of the House for the 41st Parliament will be elected by secret ballot.