Throne speech adopted without vote despite criticism from opposition

Throne speech adopted without vote despite criticism from opposition

June 5, 2025 10:36 am EST.

Prime Minister Carney's Liberal government passed its first test as the throne speech was adopted in the House of Commons without a vote.

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