To their families and loved ones, you have our deepest condolences. It has claimed millions of lives around the world, including six here in Newfoundland and Labrador. Locally, nationally, and globally, we are collectively fighting the COVID-19 pandemic that has changed every aspect of our lives in previously unthinkable ways – from the economy to education, from industries to all businesses big or small. Honourable Members, you assemble here today during a perilous time in our history. We also acknowledge, with respect, the diverse histories and cultures of the Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit. Today, this province is home to diverse populations of Indigenous and other people. In opening this session, we respectfully acknowledge the province of Newfoundland and Labrador as the ancestral homelands of many diverse populations of Indigenous people who have contributed to 9,000 years of history including the Beothuk on the Island of Newfoundland. His dedication to public service was an inspiration to us all. Many will remember, with affection, His work to encourage young people throughout this province, and indeed around the world, to challenge themselves in the pursuit of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The Duke was a great friend to this province, having occasion to visit seventeen times from 1951 to 1997. The people of Newfoundland and Labrador join together to offer Her Majesty the most sincere condolences for His passing. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II today mourns the loss of Her Royal Consort, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Speaker and Honourable Members of the House of Assembly:Īs the representative of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I welcome the newly elected and returning members of the House of Assembly for the opening of this, the First Session of the Fiftieth General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador. Foote, PC, ONL, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador: The following are speaking notes delivered at the Opening of the First Session of the Fiftieth General Assembly of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador by Her Honour, The Honourable Judy M.
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