Tariff response to be focus at Queen’s Park as new session begins after election
- The Ontario government's throne speech highlighted concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, emphasizing the need for economic self-reliance and infrastructure investment, including transportation and housing initiatives.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to introduce legislation aimed at improving interprovincial trade to enhance economic resilience against external threats, including tariffs imposed by the U.S.
- The government will also focus on developing critical mineral resources in northern Ontario and plans to designate key areas as strategically important for mining operations.
- Data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation indicated that housing starts in Ontario dropped by 46% in March compared to the previous year, signaling challenges in meeting housing targets.
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Ontario throne speech promises a 'more resilient and more self-reliant' provincial economy
TORONTO -- The economic uncertainty created by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs permeated Ontario's throne speech Tuesday, a ceremonial offering intended to set the new provincial government's agenda and tone.
Throne speech promises plan to protect Ontario's economy
The Ontario government says it will push to remove trade barriers with the rest of Canada, as part of its goal to make Ontario’s economy "the most competitive place in the G7 to invest."Lt.-Gov. Edith Dumont delivered the throne speech, in which the Ford government outlined its priorities following its election win in late February.The threat posed by the Trump administration was front and centre during the address to the legislature that kicked…
ANALYSIS | Trump and Ontario's tariff response likely to dominate Ford's throne speech
Ontario’s legislature has returned for a shortened spring session with just over 20 days scheduled, and experts say Premier Doug Ford’s throne speech is likely to focus on the continued fight against Trump’s tariffs.
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