The Governing Program Set Out in the Speech from the Throne of December 4, 2015, as It Relates to Elections and Parliament

• Author: Gregory Tardi
• Pages: 20-22

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THE GOVENING PROGAM SET

OUT IN THE SPEECH FROM THE

THONE F DECEMBER 4, 2015,

AS IT RELATES TO ELECTIONS

AND PALIAMENT

SPEECH FROM THE THRONE

THE SPEAKER: I have the honour to inform the House that when this

House did attend His Excellency this day in the Senate chamber, His

Excellency was pleased to make a speech to both Houses of Parliament.

To prevent mistakes, I have obtained a copy, which is as follows:

THE GOVERNOR GENERAL:

Honourable Senators

Members of the House of Commons,

Ladies and gentlemen,

As the representative of Her Majesty e Queen, I am pleased to be here

to deliver the Speech from the rone.

A warm welcome to those of you who are returning to your duties as

parliamentarians, including those who are returning after an absence.

Know that your experience is valued.

Welcome also to the  members who are newly elected. Your enthusi-

asm and fresh ideas will serve your country well.

I call on all parliamentarians to work together, with a renewed spirit

of innovation, openness, and collaboration.