1. British Columbia.
- Author
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Morgado, Sean
- Subjects
LIEUTENANT governors ,DANCE ,PROROGATION of Parliament ,OPENING ceremonies ,DANCERS - Abstract
The document provides a summary of recent events and developments in the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Yukon. In British Columbia, the Fifth Session of the 42nd Parliament began with a ceremonial Opening Day that incorporated Indigenous customs and symbolism. The Speech from the Throne outlined priorities such as increasing housing supply, improving access to healthcare, and leveraging natural resources sustainably. The province also presented its budget for 2024-25, which included initiatives to address housing affordability and support families. Additionally, there were changes to the Executive Council and the establishment of a Working Group on Parliamentary Culture. In Yukon, the Spring Sitting of the First Session of the 35th Legislative Assembly took place from March 7 to May 2. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024