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Ontario vows ‘bold action’ on health care but offers no specifics
Doug Ford claps during Ted Arnott's acceptance speech for his re-election to the position of Speaker of the Ontario Legislative Assembly at Queen's Park, in Toronto on Monday, August 8, 2022. The Ontario premier is set to present a vision today for what he hopes to accomplish with a new term of government, as well as reintroduce this year's budget.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin
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Newfoundland and Labrador’s newly elected legislature begins on shaky ground
Judy Foote is installed as lieutenant-governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, with her husband Howard Foote by her side, at a ceremony at the Confederation Building in St. John's on May 3, 2018. There has been an outpouring of support for the lieutenant-governor of Newfoundland and Labrador after she said her heart was broken following the death of her mixed breed terrier, Salty Dog. More than 500 people offered condolences to Judy Foote after she posted a photo on Facebook of the big-eyed dog, who died Monday at the age of 15. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
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British Columbia tackles innovation investment gap
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B.C. throne speech expected to map out long-term recovery plan
Premier John Horgan arrives to a press conference to update on the province's fall pandemic preparedness plan during a press conference from the press theatre at Legislature in Victoria, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
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Saskatchewan Throne Speech: Containing spread of COVID-19 is top priority
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks to the media at Government House, in Regina on Nov. 9, 2020.
british columbia
B.C. Throne Speech to be delivered on Dec. 7
B.C. premier-elect John Horgan responds to questions during a news conference in Vancouver, on Oct. 25, 2020.
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Premier Blaine Higgs highlights New Brunswick’s pandemic response in Throne Speech
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs.
opinion
Maybe now the Trudeau government can get back to tackling Canada’s real problem – the pandemic
The Editorial Board
opinion
Will Canada emerge from the pandemic with a guaranteed basic income?
Robin Boadway
opinion
With his poorly aimed handgun proposal, Justin Trudeau is asking cities to take a bullet for him
The Editorial Board
canada
Manitoba Throne Speech: Tax cuts, reforms and new penalties for protesters
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister speaks to the media prior to the reading of the Speech from the Throne, at the Manitoba Legislature, in Winnipeg, on Oct. 7, 2019.
opinion
Jason Kenney, his ears plugged, shouts his Throne Speech critique into the wind
Gary Mason
opinion
Canada needs to act quickly to address Western alienation
John Ibbitson
opinion
English speakers in Quebec, meet l’autobus
Andrew Coyne
opinion
As Ottawa’s inadequate commercial rent aid ends, small businesses need a better plan – now
Anita Agrawal
report on business
New report offers unexpected optimism that Canada could meet its 2030 climate targets
The upgrading plant at the Suncor Energy Oil Sands project near Fort McMurray, Alta., on June 13, 2017. In the foreground is the Athabasca River.
globe climate newsletter
Globe Climate special edition part 1: Fire and ice
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Finance Department says federal deficit hit $148.6 billion through July
Finance Department says federal deficit hit $148.6 billion through July
opinion
The Liberals' prorogation play pays off – now, they get to set the agenda
Lori Turnbull and Drew Fagan
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Low enrolment, PPE costs push child-care centres across Canada to edge of insolvency
Sarah Pocock, a board member of the Willow Lake Tiny Tots daycare in Anzac, Alberta. The daycare has been permanently closed due to Alberta government funding cutbacks and Covid-19 related expenses. PHOTO BY GREG HALINDA
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Morning Update: Ottawa is looking to renovate its Beijing embassy, address security issues
A woman wearing a face mask to help protect against the coronavirus walks past the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. China has sentenced a Canadian citizen to death on charges of manufacturing the drug ketamine amid heightened tension between the two countries. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
politics
The Throne Speech agenda is an attack on provincial, territorial jurisdiction, premiers say
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waits for Gov. Gen. Julie Payette to deliver the throne speech in the Senate chamber in Ottawa on Sept. 23, 2020.
opinion
An ambitious plan for an alternate reality
Andrew Coyne
tax matters
Tax increases are on the horizon. Consider these moves before they arrive
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waits for Gov. Gen. Julie Payette to deliver the throne speech in the Senate chamber in Ottawa on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Premier Jason Kenney says federal Throne Speech spectacularly missed the mark for Alberta
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney speaks during a news conference in Calgary, on Sept. 15, 2020.
opinion
Why women are central to our economic recovery
opinion
With no reassurances for Albertans, Throne Speech’s promises of a carbon-neutral future will be seen as a slight
Kelly Cryderman
opinion
Liberals deliver one thing for sure in Throne Speech: vagueness
André Picard
report on business
Business, labour support Ottawa’s extension of wage subsidy program
Governor General Julie Payette leaves with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after the throne speech in the Senate chamber in Ottawa, on Sept. 23, 2020.
politics
RCMP reforms, modernized police training promised in Throne Speech
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Brenda Lucki is seen before the Throne Speech in the Senate, as parliament prepares to resume in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada September 23, 2020. REUTERS/Blair Gable
politics
Liberal government proposes penalizing those who neglect seniors in care
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads back to his seat before the delivery of the Speech from the Throne at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa, on Sept. 23, 2020.
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‘Why not a kajillion jobs? Under Justin Trudeau’s watch, that’s about as likely.’ Readers react to Liberal pledges in Throne Speech
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads back to his seat before the delivery of the Speech from the Throne at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
opinion
Ottawa faces a fiscal reckoning. It must review all programs and costs
David Parkinson