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    of the Black Rod is an official in the parliaments of several countries of the Commonwealth of Nations. The title is often shortened to Black Rod, and in...
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    Rod Black (born September 28, 1962) is a Canadian sports announcer best known for his work with CTV Sports and TSN from 1990 to 2021. He is now a host...
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    as Black Rod, the first female Black Rod in the 650-year history of the role. The role is currently formally styled "The Lady Usher of the Black Rod";...
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    Black Rod (French: Huissier du bâton noir), often shortened to Black Rod is the most senior protocol position in the Parliament of Canada. Black Rod leads...
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    office to signal to Black Rod, who is charged with summoning the House of Commons and has been waiting in the Commons lobby. Black Rod turns and, under the...
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    side of the river south of the palace. Black Rod's Garden (named after the office of Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod) is closed to the public and is used...
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    Lady Usher of the Black Rod is also an officer of the House; they take their title from the symbol of their office, a black rod. Black Rod (as the Gentleman/Lady...
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    Papers. He was also known for regularly heckling upon the arrival of Black Rod in the House of Commons chamber during the State Opening of Parliament...
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  • up rod or Rod in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Look up ród, röd, rød, or roð in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Rod, Ród, Rőd, Rød, Röd, ROD, or...
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  • spree in the Parliament Building on 8 May 1984. Later he was Usher of the Black Rod for the Parliament of Canada. Jalbert served in World War II and the Korean...
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