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The Members of the House of Representatives will take the Oath of Allegiance to be followed by the election of the Speaker, on the morning of February 17th, 2023.<\/p>\n

Later that afternoon, the members of the Senate will take the Oath of Allegiance followed by the Election of the President of the Senate.<\/p>

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The Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament will convene on February 20th<\/sup> to hear the Speech from the Throne.<\/p>

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CABINET NOTES: The Members of the House of Representatives will take the Oath of Allegiance to be followed by the election of the Speaker, on the morning of February 17th, 2023. Later that afternoon, the members of the Senate will take the Oath of Allegiance followed by the Election of the President of the Senate. 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