Parliament is returning after nearly 6 months away and will look different than usual [Video]

Parliament will return on Monday after more than six months and will feel a little different than usual thanks to some unusual circumstances.

Each parliamentary session typically opens with some routine proceedings, which include the election of a Speaker of the House of Commons and a throne speech. 

But added political attention on the Speaker position and the arrival of King Charles on Monday will add some twists and flair to the proceedings.

Heightened attention on Speaker election

The Constitution states that electing a Speaker should be the first order of business when Parliament returns after an election. Technically, the House cannot sit until a Speaker is chosen.

The Speaker is an MP chosen by other MPs to preside over the business of the House of Commons, act as an impartial arbiter of House proceedings and maintain order during debates. A Speaker has the authority to demand that MPs apologize if they use unparliamentary language …