Trump tariff economic threats loom large over 2025 B.C. throne speech
- British Columbia's legislative session opened amid what Premier David Eby describes as a time of extraordinary change and uncertainty.
- Wendy Cocchia is set to deliver the government's plan in response to looming U.S. tariffs that threaten the Canadian economy.
- Finance Minister Brenda Bailey mentioned that the impact of Trump's threatened tariffs is impossible to predict as the government revisits future budget priorities.
- House Leader Mike Farnworth stated that U.S. tariff threats are the number one priority for the government, which currently holds a one-seat majority.
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B.C. throne speech uses wartime imagery to portray province in historic battle
VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has depicted the province on a battle footing against the threat of U.S. tariffs, as it faces its “most consequential time” since the Second World War.
Throne speech focuses on economic security in face of Trump tariffs
VICTORIA – Lt. Gov. Wendy Cocchia has delivered the speech from the throne outlining the B.C. government’s plan to defend British Columbians from the economic impacts of the U.S. presidency and secure a stronger future for the province. “We are at a crossroads. The journey ahead won’t be easy but there’s no place I would […]
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