Winnipeg, Manitoba - Speech from the Throne delivered as new MB Legislative session begins
A new session of the Manitoba Legislature is set to begin on Thursday, October 20, 2022, with the Speech from the Throne.
The Speech from the Throne is scheduled to be delivered by Lieutenant Governor Janice Filmon at 1:30 p.m. in the Manitoba Legislative Building.
The speech will outline the government's priorities for the upcoming session, which is expected to last until the spring of 2023.
What to expect
The Throne speech is an opportunity for the governing party - in this case the Progressive Conservatives led by Heather Stefanson - to outline its priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
The speech is usually read by the Lieutenant Governor, who is the Queen's representative in Manitoba.
The speech is written by the government and approved by the Lieutenant Governor.
It is normally non-partisan and outlines the government's plans for the upcoming session.
The speech is usually followed by a debate in the legislature.
Key Issues
Some of the issues that are expected to be addressed in the Speech from the Throne include:
- The COVID-19 pandemic
- The economy
- Healthcare
- Education
- Climate change
The government is also expected to announce new initiatives and programs in the Speech from the Throne.
Reaction
The official opposition - the New Democrats - have said that they will be looking for the government to address the issue of affordability in the Speech from the Throne.
The NDP have also said that they will be looking for the government to make investments in healthcare and education.
The Liberal Party has said that they will be looking for the government to take action on climate change in the Speech from the Throne.
Significance
The Speech from the Throne is an important event in Manitoba's political calendar.
It is an opportunity for the government to set out its priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
The speech is also an opportunity for the opposition parties to hold the government to account.
