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The BC Legislature wraps up its spring sitting with a couple rare private members bills passing, as well as the NDP's two controversial infrastructure bills. Federally, King Charles himself delivered Mark Carney's first Throne Speech but did so without the crown.LinksSpring legislative session focuses on standing strong for B.C., growing economyB.C. MLAs banned from holding municipal office after bill passes | CBC News MLAs who are now less employedB.C. Conservative MLA's private member's bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care passes | CBC.caB.C. NDP government narrowly passes controversial bills to fast-track projects | CBC NewsB.C. gravel truckers’ union suing Conservative MLA over alleged defamationElections B.C. says 2024 election 'free and fair' but marred by 'false narratives' | CBC News2024 Provincial Election Report AvailableThrone Speech: Building Canada Strong: A bold, ambitious plan for our futureOttawa planning 'up-front' approval for projects deemed in the national interest | CBC NewsCarney says Canada is looking to join major European military buildup by July 1 | CBC News