Doug Ford says ‘all hands on deck’ as MPPs return for throne speech, budget and speaker’s election via torontostar
That $425 million increase is a relatively minor adjustment in Bethlenfalvy’s record $198.6-billion spending plan with its COVID-19 pandemic-inflated $19.9-billion deficit.
But before MPPs can begin their legislative work, they must elect a speaker — and possibly shatter the last glass ceiling for women at Queen’s Park. “I just want to bring a little bit of change. The response has been good,” the one-term MPP said of her meetings with members of the PC, NDP, Liberal and Green caucuses to address their concerns.
“I’ve been a backbencher, a minister, and I’ve served as a standing committee chair, so I’ve seen it from every side. I respect everybody’s point of view. I think decorum and being respectful is important,” she said.he appointed as associate minister of small business and red tape reduction last year.
“We have consciously, daily tried to be impartial, fair, and ensure that the members understand that.”
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