King Charles says Canada will be energy ‘superpower'
King Charles III opened the Canadian Parliament on Tuesday with a speech that emphasized the country's sovereignty — and its ability to become a 'superpower' in both green and conventional energy.
The rare address came after President Donald Trump's repeated suggestions that Canada become the 51st state. Reading from a speech written by officials in Prime Minister Mark Carney's government, Charles outlined the Liberal government's goals for the new session of Parliament.
Among them: speed up approvals for 'projects of national significance.'
Advertisement
Eliminating barriers that have held back the Canadian economy 'will enable the dawn of a new era of growth,' Charles said in French, adding it would allow Canada 'to build an industrial strategy that will make Canada more globally competitive while fighting climate change.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CNN
8 minutes ago
- CNN
Last look: Should Mexico be electing its judges?
Fareed explains how Mexico's controversial judicial elections could radically reshape the country's rule of law — for the worse.
News24
16 minutes ago
- News24
Why WBHO - SA's lone construction survivor - is a ‘buy'
Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once. Start your FREE trial now
Bloomberg
32 minutes ago
- Bloomberg
The Corporate Culture Wars Have a Strange New Coalition
A new development in the culture wars is about to create a fresh set of headaches for corporate America. Issues that left-wing advocacy groups have been heckling companies about for decades are increasingly being taken up by the right — a shift that's adding complexity and risk for CEOs already struggling to navigate this moment's deep ideological rifts.
