In 50 years, the G7’s never had a summit like the one Carney is hosting next month
It’s hard to imagine how the stakes could be higher in the midst of the U.S. president’s economic warfare against most of the other attendees.
A horse-drawn carriage and military parade close a whirlwind royal visit filled with pomp and style
King Charles and Queen Camilla were the guests of honour in Canada ahead of the Throne Speech receiving a royal salute, gun salute, and cheers from an adoring crowd in Ottawa.
Crowds gather to witness royal procession for Throne Speech
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King Charles says Canada faces a ‘critical moment’ in historic Throne Speech
Canada faces ‘challenges that are unprecedented in our lifetimes,’ said the monarch in a speech that addressed building a ‘new’ relationship with the United States.
The mystique of monarchy takes another victim
Playing the monarchy card might protect both Canada and the U.K. from worse treatment at the hands of the U.S. president.
The Throne Speech transcript, read by the King
A ‘confident Canada’ can seize the moment ‘by recognizing that all Canadians can give themselves far more than any foreign power on any continent can ever take away,’ the monarch said in his opening remarks.
Locked out of our own treaty relationship: First Nations deserve more than ceremonial words
The Treaties remain in force, yet First Nations continue to be denied land restitution, revenue sharing, and authority over our children, laws, and economies.
The King plants roots in Ottawa on Day 1 of royal visit
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Francis Scarpaleggia vows to keep ‘sticks on the ice’ as new House Speaker
After a previously gridlocked and acrimonious parliamentary session, newly elected House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia urged MPs to return and engage in ‘robust debate,’ but to steer clear of ‘invective or intimidation.’
Time to build—together
If every order of government brings its weight to the table, we can deliver the measurable change Canadians expect, and deserve.
