Feds to focus on economic recovery, all budget bills

Expect a 'bare bones' Speech from the Throne highlighting justice, electoral reforms, Canada-U.S. relations, a strong economy and innovation.

The governing Conservatives' top priority is the economic recovery, which means the budget and all legislation flowing from it will take precedence when Parliament returns after an eight-week break on March 3.

"The government has signaled pretty clearly what the priorities will be. I think they're basically in three areas: one, the continuation of year two of the stimulus package to ensure that the economy continues to recover; second...