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October 1, 2020

Throne speech offers comfort for advocates

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

OTTAWA -- Social justice and religious groups demanding a “just” recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic heard the words they wanted to hear when the federal government’s Speech from the Throne was delivered by Governor General Julie Payette on behalf of the Liberal government on Sept. 23.

Published in Canada
November 30, 2019

Hopes high social justice will top new government’s agenda

House of Commons, Parliament Hill, Ottawa.

OTTAWA -- Human rights and climate change are among the issues Catholic and faith-based organizations hope will feature prominently in the throne speech Dec. 5 that will indicate the priorities of the newly-elected minority Liberal government.

Published in Canada
December 9, 2015

Liberals’ Throne Speech highlights First Nations’ agenda

The first Throne Speech of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals on Dec. 4 was short on detail, but did promise an ambitious agenda regarding Canada’s First Nations.

OTTAWA - In addition to bringing 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada and contributing to COP21 climate change talks in Paris, the new Liberal government of Justin Trudeau is forging ahead on an ambitious agenda regarding First Nations

Published in Canada