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The Queen Opens Parliament

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This film describes the 1957 opening of Parliament in detail and explains the significance of each part of the ceremony as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in her capacity as Canada's constitutional monarch, convenes the twenty-third session of Parliament. The Prime Minister, John Diefenbaker, assists throughout the ceremony.

1961, 09 min 52 s

  • Production Agency
    National Film Board of Canada
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Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II at Rideau Hall (Disc 3)/Célébration du jubilé de diamant de Sa Majesté la reine Elizabeth II à Rideau Hall (Disque 3)

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