Trump and Ontario’s tariff response likely to dominate Ford’s throne speech [Video]

• CBC Toronto will have live coverage of the throne speech starting at 12:45 p.m. ET

Ontario’s legislature has returned for a shortened spring session with just over 20 days scheduled, and experts say Premier Doug Ford’s throne speech is likely to focus on the continued fight against Trump’s tariffs.

The house returns for the first time since Ford won his third consecutive majority government in February. That rare winter election has meant politicians have been away from the legislature at a time when it would normally be sitting. 

Some strategists say the session will provide Ford’s government its first opportunity to respond with targeted legislation aimed at helping businesses and workers impacted by the U.S. president’s plan.

“I think the immediate priority is obviously going to be whatever supports you can provide Ontarians in the face of Trump and his tariffs,” said conservative strategist Shakir Chambers.

“Getting those in place …