Liberals Survive First Confidence Vote Over Throne Speech

Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to an opposition question following his response to the throne speech in the House of Commons, May 29, 2025 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

The Liberal government passed its first confidence vote on June 4 as MPs adopted the government’s speech from the throne.

The speech was delivered by King Charles III on May 27 to open Parliament and outlined the new minority government’s agenda focused on growing the economy.