What happens on the first day of Parliament in Canada Here are the typical Canadian traditions associated with the opening of Parliament. A new session of Parliament is beginning today, November 22, after pausing for the summer months and to make way for Canada’s 44th federal election. By Shelby Thevenot
What Canada’s throne speech means for immigration The priorities outlined for Canada's new session of Parliament have several implications for the country's immigration policies and immigrants themselves. The Canadian government has emphasized that welcoming immigrants will remain a key priority in the new session of Parliament. By Kareem El-Assal