The 2019 Canadian election

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So, we had the Speech from the Throne late last week - that's where the Sovereign or her representative reads a speech written by the government that sets forth in general what the government hopes to accomplish. It's a policy statement, not an Act of Parliament.

The Conservatives didn't like it because it didn't say the government would strengthen the oil industry.

The NDP didn't like it because it didn't say the government would weaken the oil industry.

Which leaves the Bloc Quebecois to support the government in the vote on the speech to be held some time this week (assuming no filibusters).

If the vote fails, so does the government.