Speech from the throne

Saint Lucia’s 2023 – 2024 GDP numbers indicate strong growth for the nation

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“As a small nation we must be proud as many visitors continue to visit our shores, for recreation and relaxation.

Key Points: 
  • “As a small nation we must be proud as many visitors continue to visit our shores, for recreation and relaxation.
  • Saint Lucia displayed resilience after the Covid-19 pandemic and the nation will be better positioned to address existing issues that the pandemic exposed.
  • Saint Lucia’s growth rates for 2023 are the perfect opportunity for discerning investors to contribute to effective economic development through Citizenship by Investment (CIP) Saint Lucia.
  • Make Saint Lucia your second home through Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme, and open doors to newfound freedom and opportunities.

New legislation to consolidate Saint Lucia’s status as an independent nation to be debated in parliament in the New Year

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022
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Castries, Dec. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A significant piece of legislation aimed at consolidating Saint Lucia’s status as an independent nation will be debated in parliament in the New Year.

Key Points: 
  • Castries, Dec. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A significant piece of legislation aimed at consolidating Saint Lucia’s status as an independent nation will be debated in parliament in the New Year.
  • Philip J Pierre, on October 11, 2022, laid the Constitution Amendment Bill for first reading in the House of Assembly.
  • - Favorable tax regime: Saint Lucia has a favourable tax regime for investors, with low corporate and personal income tax rates.
  • - Quality of life: Saint Lucia is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, with beaches, forests, and mountains to explore.

CPA Canada issues statements on aspects of the Throne Speech in Parliament

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2021 /CNW/ - In response to today's Speech from the Throne to open Parliament, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) has issued the following two statements addressing the issues of a sustainable future and strong fiscal discipline.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2021 /CNW/ - In response to today's Speech from the Throne to open Parliament, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) has issued the following two statements addressing the issues of a sustainable future and strong fiscal discipline.
  • We are encouraged by the government reiterating its commitment to address climate change while growing the economy across Canada.
  • In advance of the Throne Speech, CPA Canada wrote to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to share its recommendations in public policy areas that are critical to Canadians and for rebuilding Canada's economy.
  • Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) works collaboratively with the provincial, territorial and Bermudian CPA bodies, as it represents the Canadian accounting profession, both nationally and internationally.

Tech industry commends government for commitments to generational IT investments, procurement modernization, and universal broadband in Speech from the Throne

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
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TECHNATION has long advocated for these changes and strongly recommends government enact bold public sector policies to stimulate the economy.

Key Points: 
  • TECHNATION has long advocated for these changes and strongly recommends government enact bold public sector policies to stimulate the economy.
  • Canadas technology sector is poised now to provide innovative tech solutions to the government to deliver on IT commitments made in todays Speech to the Throne.
  • A number of TECHNATIONs recommendations were addressed in todays Speech, and are a positive step forward.
  • However, TECHNATION was disappointed that the Speech from the Throne referenced the tech industry in the context of digital giants.

MPs vote to approve Queen's Speech

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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MPs today voted to approvetheQueen's Speech by 334 votes to 247 votes.

Key Points: 
  • MPs today voted to approvetheQueen's Speech by 334 votes to 247 votes.
  • On19 December 2019,the Government laid out itsproposals for the new Parliamentary session in the Queen's Speech.
  • MPs voted against the Amendment by 341 votes to 59 votes.
  • MPs voted to approve the Queen's Speech (the original motion that an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty) by 334 votes to 247 votes.

MPs vote to approve Queen's Speech

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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MPs today voted to approvetheQueen's Speech by 334 votes to 247 votes.

Key Points: 
  • MPs today voted to approvetheQueen's Speech by 334 votes to 247 votes.
  • On19 December 2019,the Government laid out itsproposals for the new Parliamentary session in the Queen's Speech.
  • MPs voted against the Amendment by 341 votes to 59 votes.
  • MPs voted to approve the Queen's Speech (the original motion that an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty) by 334 votes to 247 votes.

Lords debates Queen's Speech

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
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Following the 19 December 2019 State Opening of Parliament, the House of Lords will discuss the government's plans for the year ahead as set out in the Queen's Speech.

Key Points: 
  • Following the 19 December 2019 State Opening of Parliament, the House of Lords will discuss the government's plans for the year ahead as set out in the Queen's Speech.
  • Members will debate the different subject areas of the speech fromTuesday 7 JanuarytoThursday 9 January.
  • The Address in Reply to Her Majesty's Gracious Speech took place as soon as the House of Lords chamber was returned to its normal layout following State Opening.

MPs debate the Queen's Speech

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Saturday, December 21, 2019
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With the State Opening having signalled the start of a new Parliamentary session, MPs are back in the chamber to debate the proposals outlined within this year'sQueen's Speech.

Key Points: 
  • With the State Opening having signalled the start of a new Parliamentary session, MPs are back in the chamber to debate the proposals outlined within this year'sQueen's Speech.
  • Addressing the proposals outlined in the Queen's Speech, the Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn said:
    "The Queen's Speech says nothing whatsoever about the Health and Social Care Act and the privatisation that it's brought.
  • The Queen's Speech is the speech that the Queen reads out in the Lords Chamber on the occasion of the State Opening of Parliament.
  • Afterseveral days of debate, MPs will vote on the Queen's Speech.

State Opening of Parliament December 2019

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
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The State Opening of Parliament on Thursday 19 December marks the start of the parliamentary year and the Queens Speech sets out the governments agenda.

Key Points: 
  • The State Opening of Parliament on Thursday 19 December marks the start of the parliamentary year and the Queens Speech sets out the governments agenda.
  • State Opening takes place on the first day of a new session.
  • The speech is central to the State Opening ceremony because it sets out the governments legislative agenda for the year.
  • Dueto unique circumstances of the general election and the proximity to Christmas, the State Opening of Parliament will take place with reduced ceremonial elements.

State Opening of Parliament December 2019

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
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The State Opening of Parliament on Thursday 19 December marks the start of the parliamentary year and the Queens Speech sets out the governments agenda.

Key Points: 
  • The State Opening of Parliament on Thursday 19 December marks the start of the parliamentary year and the Queens Speech sets out the governments agenda.
  • State Opening takes place on the first day of a new session.
  • The speech is central to the State Opening ceremony because it sets out the governments legislative agenda for the year.
  • Dueto unique circumstances of the general election and the proximity to Christmas, the State Opening of Parliament will take place with reduced ceremonial elements.