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The Throne Speech was delivered amid fanfare and protest in the British Columbian capital

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B.C. Lieutenant Governor Steven L. Point in the B.C. legislature before the Throne Speech in Victoria.JOHN LEHMANN

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Protesters on the front lawn of the B.C. legislature before the Throne Speech in Victoria, protesting the HST.JOHN LEHMANN

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Protesters on the front lawn of the B.C. legislature before the Throne Speech in Victoria want action on their leaky condo loans.JOHN LEHMANN

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B.C. Lieutenant Governor Steven L. Point inspects the guard of honour before making his way into the B.C. legislature before the Throne Speech in Victoria.JOHN LEHMANN

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B.C. Lieutenant Governor Steven L. Point inspects the guard of honour before making his way into the B.C. legislature before the Throne Speech in Victoria.JOHN LEHMANN

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Protesters on the front lawn of the B.C. legislature before the Throne Speech in Victoria protesting free speech.JOHN LEHMANN

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