B.C. Throne Speech 2019: Government promises cellphone billing transparency, further ICBC action
The speech read by Lt.-Gov Janet Austin outlined the provincial government’s goals for the next year. Continue reading
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B.C. legislative session kicks off with questions still lingering from Plecas Report
MLAs from across the province struggled to get to Victoria after a record-breaking snowfall in the capital region. Continue reading
N.B. Tories survive throne speech vote, plan to end ban on fracking
The throne speech of the minority Tory government passed in the legislature today, including a subamendment that urges government to allow limited natural gas development in the Sussex area. Continue reading
Throne speech highlights drunk driving rules, gambling strategy, no mention of meth crisis
Manitoba’s government is temporarily halting any expansion of gambling in the province, and will also look at new rules against impaired driving. However, in the Throne Speech laid out Tuesday is no mention of the province’s worsening meth crisis. Continue reading
New Brunswick Tories promise fewer taxes, balanced budget in new throne speech
The 10-page document, read by Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau, sets out five main themes – finances, energizing the private sector, health care, education and helping the poor. Continue reading
Manitoba to outline the year ahead with Throne Speech
Political scientist Dr. Christopher Adams, a professor at the University of Manitoba, told 680 CJOB Tuesday morning that Manitobans could expect some significant changes in the coming year. Continue reading
Fall of N.B. Liberal government draws substantial public interest
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
There was a large lineup at the New Brunswick Legislature as the Liberal government under Premier Brian Gallant fell when its throne speech was defeated in a confidence vote Continue reading
Balanced budget, rural crime, highway safety highlight Sask. throne speech
By David Baxter Reporter
Premier Scott Moe highlighted balancing the budget, rural crime, improving highway safety, among several other goals in his first throne speech. Continue reading
Nova Scotia legislature opens for its fall session Thursday with throne speech
Nova Scotia’s premier says he’s confident his government’s cap and trade plan will get the green light from Ottawa. Continue reading
Advocates opposed to repeal of Ontario’s updated sex-ed curriculum speak out
Advocates opposed to the Progressive Conservative government’s repeal of the province’s updated sex-ed curriculum are to hold a news conference today in Toronto. Continue reading