Ontario Vows to Protect and Prosper Amid Economic Turbulence in 2025 Throne Speech [Video]

Toronto, ON – In a defiant and economically focused Speech from the Throne, the Ontario government unveiled an aggressive new agenda designed to shield the province from escalating U.S. trade hostilities under a returning President Donald Trump, while positioning the North—especially regions like Thunder Bay—at the heart of Ontario’s future prosperity.

Framed as a patriotic rallying cry to “Protect Ontario,” the speech warned of “existential threats” posed by a destabilized trade relationship with the U.S. and promised historic investments in critical infrastructure, energy, and mineral development to ensure Ontario’s economic self-reliance.

The speech’s central concern was Trump’s reimposed tariffs, which the government said are creating “chaos and uncertainty,” particularly in the automotive sector. An $11 billion provincial relief package was announced to support businesses and workers, with calls for Ottawa to redistribute tariff revenue back to those affected.

While emphasizing the federal government’s responsibility, Queen’s Park vowed to maintain investments in electric …