Sequence showing Governor general Georges Vanier and wife Pauline arriving by train, being met by Prime minister John Diefenbaker, wife and various dignitaries. Shot of motorcade on Parliament Hill, Centre Block in background. Interior shot of Parliament showing Governor general Vanier, wife and party entering Senate. LS of Governor general Vanier and party coming out of Centre Block, of Governor general stepping up on platform to review troops. Various shots of Canadian Guards, of Vanier inspecting, of Diefenbaker and others watching, chatting, of army band playing. Sequence showing state landau approaching, leaving with Governor general Vanier and wife, of cavalcade, Centre Block in background.