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STV News
27-05-2025
- Politics
- STV News
King to show support for Canada and speak from throne 70 years after his mother
King Charles will speak from the Throne of the Parliament of Canada on Tuesday and show his support for the country in its ongoing dispute with President Trump. It's a moment when Charles, as King of Canada, will officially seal his support for this nation, which has been left feeling vulnerable in the wake of threats from the Trump White House. Canada might have the second largest area of any country on earth, but repeated assertions by Donald Trump that he will annex his northern neighbour has appeared to unite millions of Canadians. That Canada is a commonwealth realm, where its head of state remains a monarch who lives in London, has increasingly been seen as a cause around which Canadians can rally, rather than an outdated system of democracy that should be imminently reassessed. Even many communities from Canada's indigenous groups (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) who might once have had reasons to take issue with the British crown, now regard this visit by King Charles as a moment to show solidarity. Inuit community leader Natan Obed, who is president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, says King Charles' address to the Canadian parliament on Tuesday is 'unequivocally' a sign that Canada's head of state is picking a side and supporting its right to have an independent and sovereign future. 'We want to show the solidarity that we have with the Crown at this time when there are conversations about the legitimacy of Canada's sovereignty and also the future of this nation state,' Natan Obed said. Canada's immediate future, in legislative terms at least, will be articulated by the King on Tuesday as he reads words which, just like in the UK, are written for him by his government. King Charles holds an audience with ITK President Natan Obed at Rideau Hall, Ottawa, as part of his two-day visit to Canada. / Credit: PA He will summarise the new administration's ambitions for the new session – the 45th of the Canadian parliament. It's a less formal occasion than the ceremonial State Opening that many might recognise in the UK; there are no state crowns or robes, just suits and day dresses. But there is still an open landau carriage to ride in (weather permitting) and a throne to sit in. In Ottawa, similarities between Canada's parliamentary system and the one in London are to be found everywhere. The upper chamber is red, just like the House of Lords – and the monarch (or his/her representative in the governor general) is the only person who can sit on the throne. But the priority for King Charles on Tuesday will be to cement his role as head of state of Canada, representing the people of this North American country, following an election which was dominated by opposition to Donald Trump. That means, on Tuesday, Charles' role as head of state of the UK will be paused. Royal sources insist the King has a deep love of Canada, and he won't be afraid to show it, no matter how that might be received in Washington DC. The issue of King Charles' invitation to the very same Donald Trump to visit the UK for that 'unprecedented' second state visit is a matter for another day. And as monarch of 14 other realms outside the UK, his role in Ottawa on Tuesday will not faze this King. 'Underpinning it all are the warm personal relationships he has with leaders right across the globe', a palace source told ITV News when asked about the King's separate roles in the UK and Canada. King Charles with Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney at Rideau Hall / Credit: PA He's been to Canada 19 times before and is deeply fond of the country, but his 20th visit is the first time Charles has arrived as head of state. Queen Camilla is also being sworn into the Privy Council of Canada – a move which will mirror what happened in 1957, when Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth, made her first visit as Queen of Canada and Prince Philip was enrolled as a member of the Privy Council here. 'It is an honour that matches the weight of our times,' Prime Minister Carney said. He said it was 'a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown'. The late Queen saw many world events and diplomatic crises. The one King Charles is navigating this week is well within his comfort zone, insists the palace, and his roles in Canada and in the UK remain 'distinct'. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Globe and Mail
26-05-2025
- 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.
CBC
26-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Relationship with Crown not just practical but ambitious: Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president
Natan Obed, president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, which represents Inuit people in Canada, was at the Ottawa airport to greet King Charles and Queen Camilla. Obed, who previously met the King in 2022, said he 'can look forward and imagine doing more' when he thinks about Inuit-Crown relations.
