A lively back and forth in the Legislature during Question Period on Wednesday during a discussion surrounding the amendments put forward by the Liberal government to the throne speech.
Opposition Leader Blaine Higgs says without any warning or notice to other parties, the Premier’s office produced a 15-paragraph amendment to their own throne speech.
“My question to the Premier is simple. Why doesn’t he understand that collaboration sometimes means having people other than the Liberals in the room when the final plan is made?” Higgs asked.
Premier Gallant responded by saying they are listening to the speeches, feedback and suggestions of the other parties.
“And that’s why we propose that additional information, directives and clarification be added to the speech from the throne after their feedback Mr Speaker,” Gallant said.
Higgs says Gallant is generating policy on the fly.