Liberal fall agenda takes shape: what’s new, and what has to go through the House

The Throne Speech included a long list of promises. Most were old, some were new. At least 20 will likely require the approval of the opposition-majority House of Commons.

In the hot seat: Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez will be responsible for shepherding government bills through the House of Commons. With the opposition parties holding a majority of the seats, it won't be easy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY PETER MAZEREEUW

September 28, 2020

A concrete legislative agenda for the government is finally beginning to take shape for the first time since last fall’s election, after the Sept. 23 Throne Speech highlighted at least 20 commitments that will have to go through the House of Commons in the new sessio...

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