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Liberal fall agenda takes shape: what’s new, and what has to go through the House

The Throne Speech included a long list of promises. Most were old, some were new. At least 20 will likely require the approval of the opposition-majority House of Commons.

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BY PETER MAZEREEUW
September 28, 2020

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Liberal fall agenda takes shape: what’s new, and what has to go through the House

The Throne Speech included a long list of promises. Most were old, some were new. At least 20 will likely require the approval of the opposition-majority House of Commons.

Carney becomes second sitting prime minister in Canadian history to march at Pride

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Former Conservative trade minister eyes expanded Canada-U.S. pact for added negotiating leverage

Calls to cancel concerts risk elevating U.S. Christian singer into MAGA martyr, say advocates

House Finance Committee faces pre-budget time crunch ahead of fall tabling

‘Some investigations may never see the light of day’: public service watchdog seeks budget bump to dig through backlog

‘Some investigations may never see the light of day’: public service watchdog seeks budget bump to dig through backlog

Trump ‘a potential risk’ for Carney and his ‘full-throttle government,’ says Nanos, but he’s still preferred PM

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Liberal fall agenda takes shape: what’s new, and what has to go through the House

The Throne Speech included a long list of promises. Most were old, some were new. At least 20 will likely require the approval of the opposition-majority House of Commons.

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