2020 Throne Speech: full transcript

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Posted September 23, 2020 5:57 pm.

Last Updated September 23, 2020 5:58 pm.

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Gov. Gen. Julie Payette delivered the Liberal government’s 2020 speech from the throne on Wednesday, opening the second session of the 43rd parliament of Canada.

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