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  • noun Alternative form of Speech from the Throne.

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  • In the recent Throne Speech, the government promised to replace retiring justices Ian Binnie and Louise Charron using the process Mr. Harper introduced in 2006.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed KIRK MAKIN 2011

  • In the recent Throne Speech, the government promised to replace retiring justices Ian Binnie and Louise Charron using the process Mr. Harper introduced in 2006.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed KIRK MAKIN 2011

  • In a recent Throne Speech, Premier Dalton McGuinty pledged to increase international enrolment by 50% while maintaining spaces for Ontario students.

    Ottawa Sun 2010

  • The upcoming Throne Speech and federal budget represent an excellent opportunity.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Shawn Atleo 2010

  • Another is that governments generally have recognized they should present budgets, one of the two most important documents they produce annually along with the Throne Speech, first in the legislature, out of respect for MPPs.

    Orangeville 2009

  • Mr. Comeau said the Throne Speech will focus on the economy.

    Embassy 2008

  • The Throne Speech suggests strongly that Canada will fulfill its present commitments until February 2009, but then, it makes clear, the role will change—implicitly whether or not NATO members step in to fill the Canadian Forces’ place in combat.

    Archive 2007-10-01 2007

  • The Throne Speech suggests strongly that Canada will fulfill its present commitments until February 2009, but then, it makes clear, the role will change—implicitly whether or not NATO members step in to fill the Canadian Forces’ place in combat.

    Afghanistan in the Speech from the Throne 2007

  • Harper Government breaks Throne Speech commitment on Indigenous Rights

    First Perspective News 2010

  • New Democrats welcome the Throne Speech announcement to renew Homelessness Partnering Strategy and will seek commitments to safeguard the Affordable Housing Initiative and the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program.

    SooNews.ca Headlines 2008

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