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CTV News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Trudeau's sneakers, hearty laughs and a Canadian football forecast: Lighter moments from the King's visit
It was a warm welcome for King Charles III and Queen Camilla arriving in Ottawa with large crowds gathering at Lansdowne Park. CTV's Stefan Keyes and Katie Griffin report. On Tuesday, King Charles III delivered Canada's speech from the throne – a rare and highly-choreographed event of pomp and pageantry centring the monarch's outline of parliamentary priorities. The speech itself touched on a range of topics, such as Canadian sovereignty and trade relations, an evolving ecosystem of international alliances and challenges 'that are unprecedented in our lifetimes.' But among the moments of monarchical gravity were moments of levity. Here are a few light-hearted highlights from the day. Trudeau's shoes, and a surprise seating plan Former prime minister Justin Trudeau turned heads for a certain fashion choice – a navy suit above a pair of green suede sneakers. The shoes appear to be a pair of Adidas Gazelles in a green and orange colourway. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau's shoes Former prime minister Justin Trudeau's shoes are shown ahead of King Charles delivering the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick British Vogue praised the model last year, even suggesting they deserve a spot among a dynasty of classic-yet-fashion-forward sneakers. 'The Gazelle is just one in a long line of styles to claim their place in the trainer hall of fame: Adidas Stan Smiths, Converse All Stars, Nike Cortezs, Reebok Club C 85s, Adidas Gazelles. Long may they reign,' reads an article published last April. Once he took his seat on the Senate floor, he found himself next to an old rival – Stephen Harper, the former prime minister whom he dethroned in 2015. Justin Trudeau; Stephen Harper; Margaret Trudeau; Kim Campbell Former prime ministers Kim Campbell, left to right, Stephen Harper, Justin Trudeau and his mother Margaret Trudeau listen as King Charles delivers the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young The pair was flanked by Kim Campbell, Canada's first female prime minister, and Trudeau's mother, Margaret Trudeau. Despite a hard-fought campaign nearly a decade ago, the two shared a hearty laugh ahead of the throne speech. Justin Trudeau; Stephen Harper Former prime ministers Justin Trudeau, left, and Stephen Harper share a laugh ahead of King Charles delivering the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young An uncertain Grey Cup forecast After the speech, Prime Minister Mark Carney stepped out onto the Ottawa streets to shake hands with members of the public. He paused when he saw a man who was wearing a blue Winnipeg Bombers hat. 'How are the Bombers going to do?' he asked. 'They're going to the Grey Cup,' the man responded. 'They're going to the Grey Cup?' asked Carney. 'Yeah.' 'Guaranteed?' 'No.' Mark Carney at King's visit Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to a man who appears to be wearing a Winnipeg Blue Bombers hat outside the Senate on Mary 27, 2025. The group shared a laugh. Carney's football preferences are not well publicized, though Winnipeg fans might have felt slighted by the prime minister's skate with the Edmonton Oilers prior to their game against the Jets in March. On that day, Carney wore an Oilers Jersey branded with No. 24 (Carney is the 24th prime minister of Canada). He grew up in Edmonton, and said last year he's still a fan. Moving on down the line on Tuesday, another person informed him that some of those present work at the Library of Parliament. 'Hey, that's good!' responded the prime minister. 'I don't have anything overdue, yet.'
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Canadians welcome King Charles after Trump's takeover threats
King Charles meets members of the public at a community gathering at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa. (AP pic) OTTAWA : King Charles III was given an enthusiastic welcome on Monday by Canadians who turned out in droves to see their monarch on his historic visit to open parliament, as part of the pushback against US President Donald Trump's annexation threats. The 76-year-old king, who is Canada's head of state as part of the Commonwealth, was greeted at the airport by Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has invited him to give an address opening Canada's new legislature on Tuesday. 'This historic honour matches the weight of our times,' Carney said. On their first stop in the Canadian capital, the royals visited a farmer's market, where they were cheered by thousands of Canadians. The king also dropped the puck for a street hockey game. The so-called throne speech outlining the government's priorities is typically given by the British monarch's representative in Canada, the governor general. Queen Elizabeth II, the king's late mother, delivered a throne speech in Canada just twice during her long reign, in 1957 and 1977. Charles, making his first visit to Canada since his coronation, has never commented on Trump's repeated talk of making Canada the 51st US state. But he will be closely watched for any comments on Canada's sovereignty, and on trade. Trump has slapped tariffs on Canadian goods including sector-specific levies on autos, steel and aluminum, rattling the Canadian economy, although he has suspended some of them pending negotiations. 'Momentous occasion' Queen Camilla is accompanying Charles on the 24-hour visit to Ottawa. Carney has said his newly-elected government has been given a mandate 'to define a new economic and security relationship with the US,' a neighbour he believes Canada 'can no longer trust.' He has promised to curb reliance on trade with the US by boosting internal commerce while forging deeper economic ties with allies overseas. The government's path to build up Canada and create new relationships will be outlined in Charles's speech, Carney said Monday. A government statement described the visit as 'a momentous and historic occasion that underscores Canada's identity and sovereignty as a constitutional monarchy.' Trump repeatedly returned to his annexation musings during Carney's Oval Office visit earlier this month, insisting it would be a 'wonderful marriage.' Carney stood his ground, saying Canada was 'never for sale.' Trump's envoy to Canada, Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, dismissed the notion that inviting Charles to open parliament was an effective way to make a statement on annexation. According to him, the annexation issue is 'over.' But, among the throngs that showed up to welcome the royals, Robert Brown, 64, said: 'I think it's a very subtle form of diplomacy. A good one.' 'Once in a lifetime' After Charles and Camilla landed in Ottawa in the afternoon, they were received by governor general Mary Simon and other dignitaries before meeting community organizations. They also planted a tree at the governor general's estate, and Charles held audiences with Carney and Indigenous leaders. At the Senate on Tuesday, the monarch will receive full military honours before delivering the throne speech. Noah Marshall told AFP he couldn't miss this 'once in a lifetime opportunity to come see the royals.' The 24-year-old also noted that because Trump seems to respect the King, 'that's a good kind of signal to him.' Gaelle Hortop, 46, said she is 'optimistic that it'll be positive for Canadian morale' too.
Globe and Mail
6 days ago
- General
- Globe and Mail
Live updates: King Charles set to deliver the Throne Speech today, opening Parliament
– Ann Hui It's rarely by accident that you meet royalty. For many of the thousands who gathered to catch a glimpse of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Canada, the journey to Ottawa's Lansdowne Park on Monday required strategy, precise planning and oftentimes hours of travel – by car, by train and by plane. And even among this very enthusiastic group was a smaller group most devoted of all: Those who were in the very front row. For those most diehard monarchists, preparing for a royal visit took weeks, months, even years. On an oppressively sunny Monday morning, hours ahead of when the King and Queen were expected at Lansdowne Park, Jenna Kocik was already in place right up against the fence that would eventually separate the royal couple from members of the public. 'I'm an enthusiastic royalist, to say the least,' said the 36-year-old nurse. 'It's something that I'm passionate about. I love the culture, and the history.' Her planning for this day had begun several weeks ago, as soon as Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the royal visit. Ms. Kocik, who lives and works in Edmonton, began planning her trip. Every detail was carefully thought through: From poring over the itinerary to figure out which events would offer the best access to the royal couple, to arriving at this event five hours early (at about 9 a.m. for a 2 p.m. event). And on the other side of the gate, Jane Kroll said she's been waiting for this visit since the King's coronation, in 2023. For Monday's visit with the King, she wore a red Canada T-shirt and carried a Union Jack. 'I wanted to come and show that they were relevant and loved,' she said. Read the full story here. – Paul Waldie When King Charles III delivers the Speech from the Throne on Monday to open Parliament, his words will be monitored closely in Britain for any comments he makes about the United States and how that might impact U.K.-U.S. relations. The British government regularly touts the country's 'special relationship' with the U.S. and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been keen to exploit U.S. President Donald Trump's admiration for King Charles to curry favour with the President. Mr. Starmer has refrained from criticizing Mr. Trump's trade war and invited him to London for a state dinner hosted by the King, making him the only U.S. President to be given that honour twice. That's at odds with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and other U.S. allies who have been highly critical of Mr. Trump's tariffs. Mr. Carney also hopes to use the King's presence in Ottawa to blunt Mr. Trump's talk of annexation and demonstrate Canada's sovereignty. While the Throne Speech is written almost entirely by officials in Ottawa and outlines the government's agenda for the new Parliament, the King is expected to add some personal reflections. Just how far he goes will be watched in London. Read the full story here. - Marie Woolf and Emily Haws King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrved on a Royal Canadian Air Force plane, and were met at the Ottawa airport by an honour guard from the Royal Canadian Dragoons, as well as Governor-General Mary Simon, her husband Whit Fraser, Prime Minister Mark Carney, his wife Diana Fox Carney and Ontario Lt. Gov. Edith Dumont. Indigenous leaders, including Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed, were also there to greet them. The King and Queen left the airport in a motorcade of black SUVs for Lansdowne Park, near downtown Ottawa on the Rideau Canal, where a large crowd had gathered, some waving Canadian flags. The royal couple watched a short performance by Indigenous dancers as they arrived. They then toured a farmers' market, where the King met vendors and dropped the puck before a children's street-hockey game. On the grounds of Rideau Hall, the King planted a blue beech tree, which is native to Ontario, using a ceremonial spade with the date and names of the participants engraved into it, which he held up after shovelling earth onto the tree's roots. Queen Camilla then watered it with a green watering can. The King later held a formal audience with the Prime Minister, the Governor-General and Indigenous leaders at Rideau Hall. After walking into the room and shaking hands with the King, Ms. Simon said, 'Welcome home,' adding that the Canadians who came to see him were very happy. - Marie Woolf and Emily Haws King Charles and Queen Camilla will wrap up their whirlwind visit to Canada with a bit of royal pomp today, including a parade through downtown Ottawa in a horse-drawn carriage. Twenty-eight horses of the RCMP Musical Ride will accompany the state landau bearing the King and Queen Camilla from outside the Bank of Canada to the Senate. At the Senate, the King will receive full military honours, including a royal salute, a guard of honour from the Royal Canadian Regiment, and an inspection of the guard. King Charles is then set to read the Speech from the Throne to open Parliament, making him the second reigning monarch to do so. His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, delivered the speech in 1957 and 1977. It's also the King's first visit to Canada since he ascended the throne in 2022. He visited Canada many times as Prince of Wales, including on five official tours. Delivering the Throne Speech in person is being seen as an important gesture. The speeches, setting out the government's priorities, are usually delivered by the Governor-General, the monarch's representative in Canada. The King will later lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The two-day royal visit was arranged after an invitation from newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney. It is being seen as a symbolic gesture of support by the King for Canada as its sovereignty is threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump's stated wish to turn the country into the 51st state.
CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Royal visit to Ottawa: Live updates on day 2 of the visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla
King Charles waves to the crowd as he departs a community gathering at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa during a royal visit on Monday, May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Globe and Mail
6 days ago
- Politics
- Globe and Mail
Politics Insider: After touching down in Ottawa, Royal couple makes the rounds
Hello, welcome to Politics Insider. Let's look at what happened today. King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in Ottawa, a day ahead of Canada's monarch delivering a Throne Speech that outlines the government's agenda. Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife, Diana Fox Carney, were among those greeting the royal couple upon their afternoon arrival at Ottawa International Airport. The King and Queen subsequently proceeded to Lansdowne Park south of the downtown core of the national capital. There they met with gathered crowds, and the King dropped the puck at a children's street hockey game. They then travelled to Rideau Hall, the residence of the governor-general, for a tree-planting ceremony. Officials also announced mid-afternoon that the King and Queen were to meet with leaders of the three Indigenous organizations just after 5 p.m. ET: Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse; Natan Obed, who is president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami representing Inuit in Canada; and Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden. The Royal couple are scheduled to be at the downtown Senate complex on Tuesday morning where the King is set to deliver the Throne Speech, written by the Liberal government. Carney said in a statement today that the speech would detail planned effort to define a new Canadian economic and security relationship with the United States, build the strongest economy in the G7, bring down the cost of living, and keep communities safe. The Globe and Mail is providing live updates on the visit, accessible here. Also today, the House of Commons sat for the first time since December, and MPs elected Montreal-area Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia as Speaker. The Lac-Saint-Louis member will preside over the Commons after last month's federal election, when the Liberals were re-elected to form a minority government. As the Commons begins its work, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon said the NDP will not be granted official party status because the law says a party needs at least 12 seats to be recognized. The NDP was reduced to just seven seats in the election. Ontario mining-bill dispute could lead to road, rail and mine blockades, First Nations chiefs warn: Provincial ministers say they have heard the outcry about Bill 5 and will make improvements, but won't commit to outright eliminate the proposed bill that seeks to speed up large mining projects in the north. Via Rail workers vote to give Unifor strong strike mandate: The union says members gave it a 97.5-per-cent strike mandate, raising the possibility of workers walking off the job next month. Reducing internal trade barriers top priority for businesses, poll shows: The KPMG poll also found that 82 per cent of business leaders believe the elimination of interprovincial trade barriers will improve their company's efficiency and productivity. Groups mount legal challenge against Ottawa over refugee treaty with U.S.: The bilateral agreement is premised on both countries being safe for asylum seekers. It prevents refugee claimants passing through the U.S. from seeking protection in Canada and vice versa. Ontario judge approves $500-million settlement in Loblaw, George Weston bread price-fixing case: Some Canadian shoppers may soon receive cash from the outcome of the class-action lawsuit that accused Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its parent company George Weston Ltd. of engaging in an industry-wide scheme to fix the price of bread. Canada must boost productivity and housing affordability, OECD report says: The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development report says government spending and interest-rate cuts may be required if the economy deteriorates significantly, provided tariff-related inflationary pressures remain under control. Prime Minister's Day: Mark Carney participated in the election of the House of Commons Speaker, and then chaired a cabinet meeting. In the early afternoon, he welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Ottawa airport, then accompanied the royal couple to meeting with members of the public at Lansdowne Park. Carney also joined the royal couple as they planted a ceremonial tree on the grounds of Rideau Hall. And Carney had an audience with the King at Rideau Hall. Party Leaders: Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and Interim NDP Leader Don Davies all attended the House of Commons sitting. Davies also held a news conference at the House of Commons. No schedule provided for Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre. 'A good Speaker knows when to keep their speeches short. I would ask that my name be withdrawn from the ballot, please.' - Conservative MP Chris d'Entremont, announcing in the Commons that he will not be running to serve as Speaker. The King is delivering the Throne Speech in Ottawa this week, taking on a responsibility normally fulfilled by the Governor General. Queen Elizabeth, the King's mother, was the last Canadian monarch to read the speech in Ottawa, something she did on Oct. 18, 1977. Who was the governor-general at that time? Scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for the answer. Treaties with the Crown are the foundation of Canada's sovereignty King Charles Throne Speech is a chance to rebuild the Canada-U.K. alliance Got a news tip that you'd like us to look into? E-mail us at tips@ Need to share documents securely? Reach out via SecureDrop. The answer to today's question: Jules Léger, a former diplomat, was the governor general on hand for the 1977 speech by Queen Elizabeth. Léger was the 21st governor general, serving between 1974 and 1979.
