The House of Commons was recalled on September 15, 2022 for tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The special sitting precedes the planned start to fall proceedings on September 20 -- one day following the Queen's funeral.
"In a way, everybody knew her. Canadians feel like they've lost a family member, a family member who grew up alongside us," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says as he pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II during the special sitting of the House of Commons. pic.twitter.com/naT6MOW7Ld
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“The Queen had a special place in our hearts, and we had a special place in hers,” Pierre Poilievre says as he pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in his first address in the House of Commons as Conservative leader. pic.twitter.com/abYSzDY0fm
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"Queen Elizabeth II lead a remarkable life, one marked by history. Amid tremendous change, she was a figure of stability providing a constant symbol to many," NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says as he pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in a special sitting of the House of Commons. pic.twitter.com/eD1Ij5V8rh
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