Speech from the Throne  I have the honour to inform the House that when the House of Commons did attend Her Excellency the Governor General this day in the Senate chamber, Her Excellency was pleased to make a speech to both Houses of Parliament. To prevent mistakes, I have obtained a copy, which is as follows:

Business of Supply  It is my duty to inform the House that, pursuant to an order made Monday, April 20, 2020, a total of nine days will be allotted for the supply period ending December 10, 2020.

Committees of the Whole  I am now prepared to propose for the ratification of the House a candidate for the position of Assistant Deputy Speaker and deputy chair of committee of the whole. Pursuant to Standing Order 8, I propose Mrs. Carol Hughes for the position of Assistant Deputy Speaker and deputy chair of committee of the whole.

Committees of the Whole  I am now ready to propose, for the ratification of the House, a candidate for the position of Assistant Deputy Speaker and assistant deputy chair of committee of the whole. Pursuant to Standing Order 8, I propose Mrs. Mendès for the position of Assistant Deputy Speaker and assistant deputy chair of committee of the whole.

Committees of the Whole  (Motion agreed to)

Order Paper  I wish to inform the House that, in accordance with the representation made by the government under the provisions of Standing Order 55(1), I have caused to be published a special Order Paper giving notice of two government bills. I therefore lay the relevant document upon the table.

Board of Internal Economy  I have the honour to inform the House that the following members have been appointed as members of the Board of Internal Economy for the purpose and under the provisions of the Parliament of Canada Act, subsection 50(2), namely: Mr. Gérard Deltell and Mr. Blake Richards, representatives of the Conservative Party caucus.

Private Members' Business  Order. While we are waiting for the Black Rod, I would like to make a statement concerning Private Members' Business. As members know, the Standing Orders guarantee the continuity of Private Members' Business from one session to the next within the same parliament. In practical terms, this means that, notwithstanding prorogation, the list for the consideration of Private Members' Business established at the beginning of the 43rd Parliament shall continue for the duration of this Parliament.

Business of the House  Does the hon. minister have the unanimous consent of the House to move the motion?

Business of the House  The House has heard the terms of the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?

Business of the House  (Motion agreed to)

Vacancies  It is my duty to inform the House that vacancies have occurred in the representation: namely Mr. Bill Morneau, member for the electoral district of Toronto Centre, by resignation effective August 21, 2020, and Mr. Michael Levitt, member for the electoral district of York Centre, by resignation effective September 1, 2020.

House debate  It being Wednesday, we will have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Kingston and the Islands. [Members sang the national anthem]

House debate  While I am in the Senate, the reading of the Speech from the Throne will be broadcast live on the screens in the chamber. Members can watch from their seats or from the galleries. Members must use their earpieces to listen to the speech. Simultaneous interpretation stations will be available as usual.

Questions on the Order Paper  Accordingly, pursuant to order made on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the House stands adjourned until Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at noon. (The House adjourned at 4:56 p.m.)