Liberals to Emphasize Common Ground in Throne Speech as Parliament Resumes

Governor General Julie Payette waves to the gallery as she waits for members of Parliament to arrive for a royal ascent ceremony in the Senate Chamber in Ottawa on June 21, 2019. Today’s throne speech will be read by Payette in the Senate chamber. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

OTTAWA—The 43rd session of Parliament—and a new era of minority government—opens today with a speech from the throne that will emphasize the issues on which Justin Trudeau’s Liberals believe they can find common ground with opposition parties.

The throne speech is penned by the Prime Minister’s Office but is to be read by Gov. Gen. Julie Payette in the Senate chamber.