BC Legislature Resumes: Eby Sharpens Focus on Economy and Trade Security – Counsel

New Session Offers Change, Opportunity, and Risk for David Eby

After a break following the provincial election, the BC Legislature will spring forward on February 18 with the reading of the Speech from the Throne.

This document, read for the first time by new Lt. Gov. Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia, is likely still a work in progress due to the volatile nature of Canada-US politics and the looming threat of tariffs on Canadian goods.

Session will open on Day 15 of a 30-day reprieve window where Donald Trump has promised not to impose crushing 25 per cent penalties on Canadian goods sold into the United States in return for action on the border to address the fentanyl crisis.

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