Canada: MPs pay tribute in the House of Commons to Queen Elizabeth II
Canada: MPs pay tribute in the House of Commons to Queen Elizabeth II

Members of Parliament pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II as the special sitting of the House of Commons continues.

The Queen died on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96, ending a 70-year reign as the Canadian head of state.

The House has been recalled for the special sitting in honour of the Queen's life and legacy.

The special sitting precedes the planned start of fall proceedings on September 20, one day following the Queen's state funeral.