Throne speech promises to drop gloves on tariffs

The provincial government is back in Victoria for the first session of the 43rd Parliament of British Columbia. As is tradition, BC’s Lt. Gov. delivered the speech from the throne. The theme of the speech, which reflects the government’s intent for the year ahead, focused on a strong defence against the threat of tariffs being imposed by the United States.

“We have everything we need to protect ourselves from the economic impacts of the Trump presidency and come out stronger,” BC Premier Eby said in a media release.

Among the speech’s highlights were promises of new laws to build infrastructure faster, and better management of the province’s finances. BC will look to diversify its export markets through trade missions and eliminating barriers to interprovincial trade.

The 2025 BC Budget will be announced March 4, and the Chamber hosts the BC Finance Minister the following day in a sold-out event at Hotel Grand Pacific.