In photos: the speech from the throne

Premier Wab Kinew delivered his NDP government's first speech from the throne in the Manitoba legislature Tuesday afternoon.

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Premier Wab Kinew delivered his NDP government’s first speech from the throne in the Manitoba legislature Tuesday afternoon.

Read by Lt.-Gov. Anita Neville to open the 43rd legislature, the Speech highlighted visions for the future of health-care in the province, while warning strict fiscal responsibility will be crucial in the coming years.

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Lieutenant-governor Anita Neville departs Government House to lead throne speech ceremonies at the Manitoba Legislative Building on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Lieutenant-governor Anita Neville departs Government House to lead throne speech ceremonies at the Manitoba Legislative Building on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
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Premier Wab Kinew talks to the media prior to the speech from the throne that takes place later in the afternoon.
MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Premier Wab Kinew talks to the media prior to the speech from the throne that takes place later in the afternoon.
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The legislative assembly during the First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature speech from the throne at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
THE CANADIAN PRESS / AARON VINCENT ELKAIM The legislative assembly during the First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature speech from the throne at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
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The First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature opens with the ceremonial Inspection of the 20-person Quarter Guard by Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
THE CANADIAN PRESS / AARON VINCENT ELKAIM The First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature opens with the ceremonial Inspection of the 20-person Quarter Guard by Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
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The First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature opens with the ceremonial Inspection of the 20-person Quarter Guard by Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
THE CANADIAN PRESS / AARON VINCENT ELKAIM The First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature opens with the ceremonial Inspection of the 20-person Quarter Guard by Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew walks to the legislative assembly prior to the First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature speech from the throne.
THE CANADIAN PRESS / AARON VINCENT ELKAIM Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew walks to the legislative assembly prior to the First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature speech from the throne.
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Premier Wab Kinew talks to the media prior to the speech from the throne that takes place later in the afternoon.
MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Premier Wab Kinew talks to the media prior to the speech from the throne that takes place later in the afternoon.
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Anita R. Neville, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Manitoba arrives to deliver the speech from the throne to open the First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature.
MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Anita R. Neville, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Manitoba arrives to deliver the speech from the throne to open the First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature.
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Anita R. Neville, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Manitoba arrives to deliver the speech from the throne to open the First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature.
MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Anita R. Neville, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Manitoba arrives to deliver the speech from the throne to open the First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature.
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The First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature opens with the speech from the throne from Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
THE CANADIAN PRESS / AARON VINCENT ELKAIM The First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature opens with the speech from the throne from Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is seen in the legislative assembly during the First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature speech from the throne at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
THE CANADIAN PRESS / AARON VINCENT ELKAIM Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is seen in the legislative assembly during the First Session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature speech from the throne at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
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President of the Manitoba Metis Federation David Chartrand speaks to media after the completion of the 43rd Manitoba legislature speech from the throne.
THE CANADIAN PRESS / AARON VINCENT ELKAIM President of the Manitoba Metis Federation David Chartrand speaks to media after the completion of the 43rd Manitoba legislature speech from the throne.
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Leader of the opposition, Heather Stefanson, speaks to media after the completion of the 43rd Manitoba legislature speech from the throne.
THE CANADIAN PRESS / AARON VINCENT ELKAIM Leader of the opposition, Heather Stefanson, speaks to media after the completion of the 43rd Manitoba legislature speech from the throne.
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