King Charles will deliver the Liberal government’s throne speech this morning as the new parliamentary session officially kicks off.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in his first question period on Wednesday — but will not carry on a tradition started by his predecessor.

Francis Scarpaleggia was elected Monday as the new Speaker of the House of Commons. Scarpaleggia, the Liberal member from Lac-Saint-Louis, Que., is now responsible for presiding over the business concerning Parliament in an impartial matter while maintaining order during debate between MPs.

Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia, who represents the Quebec riding of Lac-Saint-Louis, has been elected the new Speaker of the House of Commons and will preside over what Prime Minister Mark Carney says will be a “very, very” busy few weeks and months ahead.