The Honourable John C. Major, Puisne judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, in his capacity as Deputy Governor General, having come and being seated at the foot of the Throne, and the House of Commons having been summoned, and being come with their Deputy Speaker, the Honourable the Speaker of the Senate said:
L'honorable John C. Major, juge puîné de la Cour suprême du Canada, en sa capacité de suppléant de la Gouverneure générale, prend place au pied du trône. La Chambre des communes, priée de se présenter, arrive avec son vice-président. Son Honneur le Président dit: