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Trump in the drivers' seat as B.C. buckles up for new legislative session

The 43rd Parliament of B.C. Opens on February 18, featuring significant economic challenges due to potential tariffs from the United States.
Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia has replaced Janet Austin as lieutenant-governor of British Columbia, steering the focus towards economic themes for the legislative session.
B.C. Faces a projected deficit of at least $9.5 billion, influencing government commitments and policies throughout the session, according to Finance Minister Brenda Bailey.
Political dynamics have shifted with the new Official Opposition, the Conservative Party, under John Rustad, impacting Premier David Eby's policies.

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CBC News

Trump in the driver's seat as B.C. buckles up for new legislative session

New Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia will deliver a throne speech Tuesday outlining the NDP government's goals, opening the legislative session against the backdrop of economic uncertainty and the looming threat of whopping tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Williams Lake Tribune

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U.S. tariffs loom over new session of B.C. legislature starting Tuesday

The first session of B.C.'s 43rd Parliament opens Tuesday (Feb. 18) with traditional rituals like the Speech from the Throne.

5 days ago·Williams Lake, Canada

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The Hamilton Spectator

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Trump in the drivers’ seat as B.C. buckles up for new legislative session

VICTORIA - When British Columbia's Legislature opens for the first time in nine months tomorrow, the driving force behind the province's politics and the government's upended agenda will be thousands of kilometres away.

5 days ago·Hamilton, Canada

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