The Deputy Speaker on Message From The Senate

In the House of Commons on April 25th, 1997. See this statement in context.

Message From The SenateThe Royal Assent

April 25th, 1997 / 1:45 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker

I have the honour to inform the House that a communication has been received as follows:

Government House Ottawa

April 25, 1997

Mr. Speaker:

I have the honour to inform you that the Honourable John Charles Major, Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, in his capacity as Deputy Governor General, will proceed to the Senate chamber today, the 25th day of April, 1997 at 3.30 p.m., for the purpose of giving royal assent to certain bills.

Yours sincerely,

Judith A. LaRocque Secretary to the Governor General

A message was delivered by the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod as follows:

Mr. Speaker, the Honourable Deputy to the Governor General desires the immediate attendance of this honourable House in the chamber of the honourable the Senate.

Accordingly, the Speaker with the House went up to the Senate chamber.

And being returned:

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