Media Advisory: Access to House of Assembly Chamber for Photography/Videography for Throne Speech

The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly has reopened Province House to the public with new rules, including stricter clothing restrictions, a ban on electronic devices, and prohibitions on reading, writing, sketching, or speaking during debates. The second floor remains restricted to accredited personnel, and some visitors who were in the gallery…

The Nova Scotia government, facing budget-cut protests, restricted public access on the second floor of Province House, limiting where the public can mingle with MLAs while keeping first and third floors open to visitors and media. Speaker Danielle Barkhouse stated the measure aims to protect MLAs and will be reviewed to determine its duration.

The article reports that during the first week of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly's spring session, health care, education, and affordability were key issues, with ongoing criticism from opposition parties over the Bay du Nord agreement and government responses. It notes government promises to lower taxes, make gasoline tax the cheapest…

The article reports that the House of Assembly will reopen on Monday for the first time since the PCs took power last fall, with the throne speech scheduled for the afternoon. NTV legislative reporter Ben Cleary provides the latest.

Two sentences: The Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, Joan Marie Aylward, will deliver the Speech from the Throne at 2:00 p.m. to officially open the First Session of the 51st General Assembly. MHA’s will return to their seats in the House of Assembly on Monday, March 2 for the Spring sitting, with the address broadcast live on the House…