Each session of the UK parliament begins with a speech, attended by members of both Houses, by the Monarch outlining the legislation which the government proposes to enact in the coming session.
The official UK government website www.directgov.uk gives an explanation of the proceedings, - search for "the State Opening of Parliament"
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As of September 2021, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper prorogued Parliament twice during his tenure, in 2008 and 2009. Prior to Harper, Parliament had been prorogued 105 times since Confederation in 1867, with various Prime Ministers utilizing this power for different reasons such as political strategy or to reset the legislative agenda. Prorogation temporarily suspends Parliament's activities until the next session begins.
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As of August 2014, Congress does open every session with a prayer. The prayer is given the by Chaplain of the United States Senate.
A special session may be called by the Governor. It can last up to a maximum of 30 days. It is only limited to the purpose of the special session, they do not discuss general items but rather specifically what the Governor has called the special session for. There is no maximum on how many special session may be called, only a day limit for each one.
A country's parliament meets in the respective Parliament House within each country.