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Toronto Sun
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
EDITORIAL: Put a sock in it and show respect
A view of former prime minister Justin Trudeau's Adidas shoes as he arrives ahead of the Speech from the Throne by King Charles on May 27, 2025 in Ottawa. Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images Justin Trudeau's choice of footwear at the Speech from the Throne is the perfect metaphor for this country's lost decade when he was prime minister. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Others showed respect for Parliament by wearing appropriate attire: first nations ceremonial dress; military uniforms; polished Oxfords. Trudeau showed up in a pair of neon turquoise and orange sneakers. His Crocs must have been at the cleaners. Perhaps he has a foot injury of which we're unaware. In that case, he could have chosen more subdued shoes. As it was, it underscored how he led this country in an unserious way. Is it any wonder that U.S. President Donald Trump shows so little respect for us when, in 2015, Trudeau was quoted in the New York Times saying Canada's not a real country. 'There is no core identity, no mainstream in Canada.' he said. He added that we're, 'the first post-national state.' His energy policies have done more to alienate Alberta than any government since his father, Pierre. Yes, his government stepped in to complete the Trans Mountain pipeline. That was only after Kinder Morgan walked away, faced with opposition from B.C.. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Everything Trudeau touched crashed and burned: Immigration; Housing; ArriveCan. You name it. When anomalies thought to be children's graves were found at the sites of former residential schools, Trudeau's first reaction, before the investigations were even complete, was to plunge this country in a frenzy of self-flagellation. Canada Day was cancelled. Churches burned. Statues were vandalized with false claims about the part the subject played in residential schools. Trudeau seemed more concerned about his socks than foreign policy. His childish pranks relegated us to the kids' table of global politics. He alienated us from trusted organizations such as the Commonwealth, at a time when we needed international friends and global trading partners. He diminished our connection to the Crown, an integral part of our history, our courts, our legislatures and our identity in North America. The King's Speech has to be more than just lip service to restoring worldwide respect for this country. It must be a pledge to restore Canada to being the serious grown-up in the room. As for Trudeau, we hope he laces up those running shoes and jogs off Parliament Hill – for good. Toronto & GTA Canada Canada Tennis Music
New York Post
28-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Trudeau turns heads with odd fashion choice at King Charles' historic speech
If diplomacy is theater, Justin Trudeau walked onstage in costume to greet royalty. The former Canadian prime minister made a head-turning entrance at Tuesday's regal proceedings in Ottawa, attending King Charles III's historic Speech from the Throne, not in the expected leather brogues or polished Oxfords but rather in a pair of turquoise and orange Adidas Gazelles. A sartorial choice that might fly in more casual settings, perhaps less so in the Senate chamber, especially when royalty are in the room. While Trudeau made headlines for his choice of footwear, King Charles III and Queen Camilla were in Canada for a significant two-day visit, his first since becoming monarch in 2022. The king, 76, is currently undergoing cancer treatment and has kept a limited schedule, but the decision to travel to Ottawa was widely seen as a symbolic gesture of support for Canada during a time of tension. 6 Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's shoe choice was critiqued online following his attendance at King Charles III's historic Speech from the Throne in Ottawa. via REUTERS 6 Trudeau wore a pair of turquoise and orange Adidas Gazelles. via REUTERS The visit follows repeated comments by President Donald Trump suggesting that Canada could become the 51st state of the United States, remarks that were publicly rejected by Canadian leaders. Prime Minister Mark Carney invited the king to open Canada's 45th session of Parliament, making him the first monarch to do so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1977. Carney has previously stated that Canada 'is not for sale now, not for sale ever,' a message echoed by Canada's envoy to the U.K., Ralph Goodale, who said the king's visit 'reinforces the power and the strength of that message.' During his address in the Senate chamber, King Charles emphasized Canada's independence and resilience. 'The true north is indeed strong and free,' he said. 6 King Charles inspects an honor guard at the Senate of Canada building in Ottawa, Canada, before reading the throne speech during a royal visit on Tuesday. AP 6 Trudeau greeted Charles ahead of the King delivering the speech. AP Charles, who also held private meetings with Carney and Governor General Mary Simon, serves as Canada's head of state, as he does for 14 other commonwealth realms. The visit comes at a time when U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pursuing closer ties with the Trump administration on trade and international issues, including Ukraine. While the ceremonial aspects of the visit drew attention, the event reinforced Canada's current position on the world stage and the role of the monarchy in reinforcing that status. Fashion-wise, Trudeau's sneakers were at least en vogue, literally. British Vogue recently dubbed the Adidas Gazelle a perennial fashion staple, noting its '70s-inspired silhouette and quiet-cool profile. 6 British Vogue recently named Adidas Gazelle a perennial fashion staple, due to its '70s-inspired silhouette. via REUTERS In an April 2024 article titled 'Why Our Obsession With Adidas Gazelles Shows No Sign of Fading,' Joy Montgomery called the shoe a 'fashion trainer' with timeless appeal, but that doesn't necessarily translate to royal protocol. One onlooker quipped, 'Justin Trudeau's shoes, today, at Parliament! Also in Parliament today – King Charles,' tweeted @margareta_matis. Emily Ferguson chimed in with a glancing blow: 'Retirement runners perhaps..?' 6 Emily Ferguson tweeted: 'Retirement runners perhaps..?' in response to his attire. via REUTERS As if the message was unclear, Dimitris Soudas, former communications chief to Stephen Harper, delivered his verdict with silence: 'I don't know what to say.' In a room filled with governors general, premiers, Indigenous leaders, and military honors, Trudeau's Adidas suede also made its presence known. King Charles opened the speech with a land acknowledgment and moved swiftly to emphasize Canada's 'unique identity' and 'enduring sovereignty,' subtle echoes of Prime Minister Carney's recent message to Trump. Charles's address, written mostly by the Canadian government but peppered with his own flourishes, pointed to ambitious economic goals. 'Every time I come to Canada … a little more of Canada seeps into my bloodstream, and from there straight to my heart,' he said. Meanwhile, Trudeau found himself seated next to Harper, his old political rival, and the two were seen in animated conversation, hands flying. It is unknown what they were discussing. To quote a different king, 'Well, you can do anything, but stay off of my blue suede shoes.'
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fit for a king? Ex-Prime Minister Trudeau wears sneakers to see King Charles' throne speech
If diplomacy is theater, Justin Trudeau walked onstage in costume to greet royalty. The former Canadian prime minister made a head-turning entrance at Tuesday's regal proceedings in Ottawa, attending King Charles III's historic Speech from the Throne, not in the expected leather brogues or polished Oxfords but rather in a pair of turquoise and orange Adidas Gazelles. A sartorial choice that might fly in more casual settings, perhaps less so in the Senate chamber, especially when royalty are in the Charles Iii Visits Canada As Show Of Support For Country Coveted By Trump While Trudeau made headlines for his choice of footwear, King Charles III and Queen Camilla were in Canada for a significant two-day visit, his first since becoming monarch in 2022. The king, 76, is currently undergoing cancer treatment and has kept a limited schedule, but the decision to travel to Ottawa was widely seen as a symbolic gesture of support for Canada during a time of tension. The visit follows repeated comments by President Donald Trump suggesting that Canada could become the 51st state of the United States, remarks that were publicly rejected by Canadian leaders. Read On The Fox News App Prime Minister Mark Carney invited the king to open Canada's 45th session of Parliament, making him the first monarch to do so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1977. Carney has previously stated that Canada "is not for sale now, not for sale ever," a message echoed by Canada's envoy to the U.K., Ralph Goodale, who said the king's visit "reinforces the power and the strength of that message."Carney Says Canada Is Not For Sale, Trump Replies, 'Never Say Never' During his address in the Senate chamber, King Charles emphasized Canada's independence and resilience. "The true north is indeed strong and free," he said. Charles, who also held private meetings with Carney and Governor General Mary Simon, serves as Canada's head of state, as he does for 14 other commonwealth realms. The visit comes at a time when U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pursuing closer ties with the Trump administration on trade and international issues, including Ukraine. While the ceremonial aspects of the visit drew attention, the event reinforced Canada's current position on the world stage and the role of the monarchy in reinforcing that status. Fashion-wise, Trudeau's sneakers were at least en vogue, literally. British Vogue recently dubbed the Adidas Gazelle a perennial fashion staple, noting its '70s-inspired silhouette and quiet-cool profile. In an April 2024 article titled "Why Our Obsession With Adidas Gazelles Shows No Sign of Fading," Joy Montgomery called the shoe a "fashion trainer" with timeless appeal, but that doesn't necessarily translate to royal protocol. One onlooker quipped, "Justin Trudeau's shoes, today, at Parliament! Also in Parliament today – King Charles," tweeted @margareta_matis. Emily Ferguson chimed in with a glancing blow: "Retirement runners perhaps..?" As if the message was unclear, Dimitris Soudas, former communications chief to Stephen Harper, delivered his verdict with silence: "I don't know what to say." In a room filled with governors general, premiers, Indigenous leaders, and military honors, Trudeau's Adidas suede also made its presence known. King Charles opened the speech with a land acknowledgment and moved swiftly to emphasize Canada's "unique identity" and "enduring sovereignty," subtle echoes of Prime Minister Carney's recent message to Trump. Charles's address, written mostly by the Canadian government but peppered with his own flourishes, pointed to ambitious economic goals. "Every time I come to Canada … a little more of Canada seeps into my bloodstream, and from there straight to my heart," he said. To quote a different king, "Well, you can do anything, but stay off of my blue suede shoes."Fox News' Landon Mion contributed to this article source: Fit for a king? Ex-Prime Minister Trudeau wears sneakers to see King Charles' throne speech
Barnama
21-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
LIMA'25 Platform For Local Companies To Shine At Global Level
REGION - NORTHERN > NEWS LANGKAWI, May 21 (Bernama) -- Tucked between the many foreign and local defence industry-related companies at the 2025 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA'25) is a bumiputera shoe manufacturer optimistic about using the exhibition as a platform to enter the international market. Sepatu Timur Sdn Bhd managing director Mohd Izarul Izzat Ismail said even though it was the first time the company joined the exhibition, it had 42 years of experience in producing shoes and leather boots, including drill boots, combat boots, Oxfords, parade and tactical shoes. '...with such an exhibition, I hope we can showcase products from local companies at the international level. bootstrap slideshow 'Since I took over the company in 2019, we have been involved in various agreements with security and enforcement forces to supply high-quality shoes,' he said when met at his company's exhibition booth at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre today. He added that there was stiff competition with other shoe manufacturers due to the current economic situation, which led him to consider more creative and aggressive ways to showcase his company's products. He viewed LIMA as the best platform to attract the attention of those with potential of becoming strategic partners and help him expand his company's operations. 'We do plan to join more of such events after this, including the Defence Service Asia (DSA), more frequently,' he said, pointing out that the events did not just serve as networking platforms but could show a local company's capabilities, something he said could create more opportunities for his company's shoe products and more jobs for locals. LIMA'25 was officially launched yesterday, and will run till Saturday, and features 860 foreign and local exhibitors. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
LIMA'25 platform for local companies to shine at global level
LANGKAWI: Tucked between the many foreign and local defence industry-related companies at the 2025 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA'25) is a bumiputera shoe manufacturer optimistic about using the exhibition as a platform to enter the international market. Sepatu Timur Sdn Bhd managing director Mohd Izarul Izzat Ismail said even though it was the first time the company joined the exhibition, it had 42 years of experience in producing shoes and leather boots, including drill boots, combat boots, Oxfords, parade and tactical shoes. '...with such an exhibition, I hope we can showcase products from local companies at the international level. 'Since I took over the company in 2019, we have been involved in various agreements with security and enforcement forces to supply high-quality shoes,' he said when met at his company's exhibition booth at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre today. He added that there was stiff competition with other shoe manufacturers due to the current economic situation, which led him to consider more creative and aggressive ways to showcase his company's products. He viewed LIMA as the best platform to attract the attention of those with potential of becoming strategic partners and help him expand his company's operations. 'We do plan to join more of such events after this, including the Defence Service Asia (DSA), more frequently,' he said, pointing out that the events did not just serve as networking platforms but could show a local company's capabilities, something he said could create more opportunities for his company's shoe products and more jobs for locals. LIMA'25 was officially launched yesterday, and will run till Saturday, and features 860 foreign and local exhibitors.
