General

MPs in kilts

On the evening of the Throne Speech, Speaker Peter Milliken held his annual Robbie Burns dinner.

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Former NDP MP Bill Blaikie came back to Ottawa to address the haggis.

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His son, Daniel, was also there.

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Kilted Defense Minister Peter MacKay brought in the haggis.

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Toronto Liberal MP Martha Hall Findlay sported plaid earrings. She is joined here by Peter MacKay and Vic Toews, the President of the Treasury Board.

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Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett and husband Peter O’Brian.

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Edmonton NDP MP Linda Duncan.

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Tory ministers Bev Oda and Peter Kent.

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The bagpipes.

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Earlier in the day the flags were prepared for the Throne Speech and the floor was cleaned.

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Stephen Harper waits for the GG.

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Michaëlle Jean in some fine boots. She changed into shoes before she got into the Senate.

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Liberal Interim leader Ignatieff and Montreal MP Marlene Jennings.

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Senator Mike Duffy with his children.

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NDP media man Karl Belanger.

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