It was a scene far from the usual pomp and ceremony on the day of the throne speech. The lieutenant governor usually arrives to much fanfare on the front steps of the legislature for the throne speech before the premier escorts her indoors. In a recent interview, Horgan told The Canadian Press the throne speech would tout the province's progress on affordability, the strength of the economy and other accomplishments from the past three years. (Adam Van Der Zwam/CBC)He specifically cited gas prices and cellphone charges as issues the government often hears about, and promises they will be addressed in the throne speech. legislature were blocked by demonstrators ahead of the Speech from the Throne on Feb. 11, 2020.

Source: CBC News February 11, 2020 13:02 UTC