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The Trudeau government will unveil a throne speech Wednesday which is expected to outline how Canada will recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The speech will touch on the continuing health challenges facing the country and how to rebuild the economy.
Reports are suggesting a strategy for electric cars will be announced.
Spending is also likely for vaccines, more COVID-19 testing and containing local outbreaks of the virus.
Not all M-P’s will be returning to the House of Commons – Conservative leader Erin O’Toole and Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves Francois Blanchet are self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.
A virtual vote on the speech may be held and this is a test of confidence for the Trudeau government.
Governor General Julie Payette will deliver the throne speech at 2 o’clock on Wednesday.
The federal speech from the throne is anticipated to be a bold plan to help rebuild the Canadian economy amid COVID-19.
The prime minister has said dealing with the pandemic is job one.
Justin Trudeau noted how COVID-19 has revealed weaknesses in society, gaps in the social safety net and said some are falling through the cracks.
A long term vision is likely which includes spending on child care, long-term care, affordable housing along with a pledge to stimulate a green recovery.
With a federal deficit approaching $400 billion, some opposition members want to see the spending curtailed.
This will be a test of confidence for the Trudeau government which is 15 seats shy of a majority.
The throne speech will be delivered at 2 o’clock this afternoon by Governor General Julie Payette.
