Throne Speech Failed to Quell Inflation, Cost of Living Concerns: Critics

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon delivers the throne speech as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on, in the Senate in Ottawa on Nov. 23, 2021. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

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Progressive policies were at the top of the agenda as the governor general delivered the speech from the throne on Nov. 23, but critics say not enough was forthcoming on inflation and cost-of-living issues.