Friday, December 4, 2015

Ottawa Observations: Friday, December 4, 2015



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for December 4, 2015.

The Speech from the Throne

Text and video of Friday's speech

A throne speech short on words, long on ambition
Short throne speech launches Trudeau era in Parliament, reiterates middle-class tax cut
Trudeau's tweets from the Throne
Trudeau government curiously omits the end of airstrikes and Bill C-51 in maiden throne speech
Liberal's pledge 'real change' in Throne speech with break from Conservative policies
Looking for hints in what was left out of the Liberals' Throne Speech
Trudeau will rob Peter to pay Paul
Trudeau's thin throne speech
Throne speech reaffirms Trudeau plan to legalize pot
Throne speech to address reconciliation with First Nations
Trudeau government has set out a road map to a better place
Great hopes, rare opportunity for regime change on the Hill
Do we still need throne speeches that date from the age of thrones?
Opposition parties raise red flags over 'thin' Liberal throne speech
Throne speech promises new tone, tax cut and turning point for First Nations

Other Notes of the Day

Liberal's electoral reform vow an existential threat to the Conservative Party
Oh yeah, Mike Duffy. Remember him?
Former top Harper staffer swaps political messaging for financial communications
Allies will remember Canada's withdrawal from the IS fight
A silly fuss over PM's nannies, a serious issue for families
Canada returns to climate leadership in Paris
'Nannygate' a sad excuse for political scandal
Design of Coast Guard's fisheries ships led to fears of capsizing
Opening of Parliament reflects the brutality of some age-old traditions



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