Federal Speech from the Throne
Ottawa, Ontario, May 27th 2025
The federal government has outlined several key initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and efficiency within the public sector, as well as fostering economic growth. These plans include the establishment of a Major Federal Project Office to streamline project approvals, reducing the time required from five years to two years [1]. Additionally, the government aims to implement a "one project, one review" approach to eliminate redundant assessments through cooperation agreements with provinces and territories by November 28, 2025 [2].
To further improve productivity, the government plans to cap the public service and cut waste within the public sector [3][4]. These measures are designed to enhance fiscal responsibility and ensure that resources are utilized effectively.
Moreover, the government is focused on catalyzing new investments that will create better jobs and higher incomes for Canadians [5]. This includes identifying and promoting projects of national significance in collaboration with provinces, territories, and Indigenous Peoples [6]. Overall, these initiatives reflect a comprehensive strategy aimed to boost the economy while ensuring responsible fiscal management.
Public Policy Links
[1] Project Approval Acceleration
[2] Coordinated Assessments Goal
[3] Public Service Cap
[4] Reduce Public Waste
[5] Catalyzing Job Growth
[6] National Significance Projects
Federal Economic Policies
The most impactful economic plans include measures to increase economic growth by removing development and internal trade barriers, which aims to strengthen Canada's position after trade wars [1]. Additionally, building the strongest economy in the G7 is a significant goal [2]. Catalyzing new investments to create better jobs and higher incomes for Canadians is also a critical component of the economic strategy [3]. Furthermore, focusing on innovation, green jobs, and international cooperation aim to build a more resilient and competitive economy [4].
Public Policy Links
[1] Trade Barrier Removal
[2] G7 Economic Strength
[3] Catalyzing Job Growth
[4] Sustainable Economic Innovation
Federal Housing Policies
The most impactful housing plans include measures to significantly increase the rate of home building, such as doubling the rate of home construction through various initiatives [1]. Additionally, increasing the supply of housing to bring costs down is crucial [2]. Implementing a Rent-to-Own housing program and creating the Build Canada Homes organization to accelerate the development of affordable housing are also significant strategies [3][4]. Furthermore, providing substantial financing to affordable home builders can enhance the availability of affordable housing [5].
Public Policy Links
[1] Home Building Boost
[2] Increase Housing Supply
[3] Rent-to-Own Housing
[4] Build Canada Homes
[5] Affordable Housing Financing
Federal Public Safety Policies
The most impactful public safety plans include the deployment of scanners, drones, and helicopters to reduce the amount of illegal guns crossing the border, as well as the hiring of 1,000 more RCMP personnel to enhance community safety [1][2]. Additionally, strengthening gun control measures, such as the mandatory buyback of banned assault-style weapons, is aimed at significantly reducing gun violence [3][4]. These initiatives collectively seek to address both the prevention of illegal firearms and the enhancement of law enforcement capabilities.
Public Policy Links
[1] Border Gun Control
[2] RCMP Personnel Increase
[3] Assault Weapon Buyback
[4] Gun Control Advocacy
