Ontario throne speech condemns ‘chaos and uncertainty’ caused by U.S. tariffs, economic threats [Video]

Liberals issue statement ahead of speech

Bonnie Crombie and the Ontario Liberals issued a news release ahead of the speech, saying Ontario needs to bolster its economy and also get the basics right.

“Our focus will be on protecting the jobs we have, creating new ones, and making life more affordable,” she said.

“The same problems that existed before Trump’s tariffs still exist today. Families want timely and accessible healthcare, homes they can afford, and functional classrooms. We will be looking for solutions to these problems in today’s Throne Speech, and we’re ready to present our own, should [the Ford government] fail to do so” she continued.

Speech outlines government’s stance on crime

Dumont mentioned “Operation Deterrence” in her speech – a border security project launched in the wake of Trump’s initial tariff threats, which she said is “already producing results.”

She also said the province is cracking down on crime, referencing the government’s …