1 week ago Why King Charles spoke to Canada under the wrong royal emblem

The cypher of Queen Elizabeth II marked the throne where the king delivered his speech from the throne.

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2 w. ago Liberal government’s throne speech passes in House of Commons without a vote

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon would not say if his party had secured the support of other parties

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2 w. ago MPs to vote on government’s speech from throne in confidence motion

OTTAWA — The Liberals are confident the government’s throne speech will pass following the final vote scheduled for Wednesday evening, Liberal House Leader Steven Mackinnon said before the party’s caucus meeting. The vote is the first real test of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, as it is a confidence matter. If the government loses it, […]

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2 w. ago Carney government faces 1st confidence vote with throne speech

The vote on the throne speech itself is a confidence vote, which means that if the government loses it, it could be forced into a general election.

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2 w. ago Tories win speech amendment, spelling Liberals’ first loss in House

A push by the Conservatives to add an amendment to the Liberals’ response to the Throne Speech narrowly passed Monday, marking the first defeat in the new House of Commons session. The amendment, a largely non-binding call for the government to issue an economic update before the summer break, passed 166 to 164, enjoying full […]

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2 w. ago Letters June 3, 2025: ‘The shoes hid nothing, not even a medical condition.’

IN STEP WITH JUSTIN Re: Justin Trudeau attends King Charles’ throne speech wearing colourful shoes, online, May 27 I’m embarrassed (sort of) to admit it, but Justin Trudeau and I have something in common. Well, more than one thing. We have two. We both wear Gazelles. Mine, though, would have looked better with that awful […]

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2 w. ago Raymond J. de Souza: King Charles’ throne speech was a constitutional triumph

Not a few had tears in their eyes as they heard the King of Canada declare: 'The True North is indeed strong and free!'

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3 w. ago The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) acknowledges the 2025 Speech from the Throne

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is encouraged by the 2025 Speech from the Throne, delivered by His Majesty King Charles III on May 27, 2025. We appreciate the affirmation of the enduring relationship between the Crown and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. The NAFC stands […]

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3 w. ago Jamie Sarkonak: The King’s land acknowledgement undermined his own authority

The throne speech, which was supposed to be a subtle message of 'buzz off' to the United States, put Canadian sovereignty into question

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3 w. ago CHARLEBOIS: Feds still think food industry ends at the farmgate

With the pomp of the opening ceremonies behind us, Canada’s 45th Parliament is finally getting to work. A new government is in place, complete with a new minister of Agriculture, a throne speech, and a single, somewhat generic mandate letter. Yet, for the agri-food sector, it all feels underwhelming. Heath MacDonald, Canada’s new Agriculture minister, […]

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3 w. ago Canada slashing taxes on first home purchases and here's how it works

Prime Minister Mark Carney is fulfilling one of the key promises the Liberal party made during the recent federal election campaign, specifically relating to eliminating the federal five per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on home prices for first-time homebuyers."My government has a mandate to bring down costs. We are delivering this mandate by cutting taxes — so Canadians keep more of their paycheques to spend where it matters most," said the prime minister, with the specific plans for the GST cuts now released following King Charles III's speech from the throne on Tuesday.This will be applied as a rebate — the First-Time Home Buyers' GST Rebate.For first-time buyers only, there will be zero GST applied on new homes sold at up to $1 million. For new properties bought at a price of between $1 million and $1.5 million, there will be a reduced GST for first-time buyers and their new homes.This means that for homes priced at up to $1 million, first-time...

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3 w. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Why did Trudeau rock the green sneakers during throne speech?

WATCH: Sun political columnist Brian Lilley on the juvenile, attention seeking nature of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or less and signed. And don’t […]

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3 w. ago The Throne Speech falls short on worker commitments – United Steelworkers

United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director, Marty Warren, issued the following statement: TORONTO, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yesterday’s Throne Speech included some encouraging commitments – on industrial strategy, housing and infrastructure – that, if delivered properly, could lay the foundation for good union jobs and stronger communities. But with workers facing rising costs, […]

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3 w. ago Varcoe: Throne speech confirms 'energy superpower' goal, but what major projects will be fast

In Tuesday’s throne speech, the answer of how the Carney government will get energy infrastructure built included some signals, but few details

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3 w. ago N.S. monarchists say King Charles’ throne speech sends message to ‘neighbour to the south’

In Halifax, a group of royal watchers gathered to hold a viewing party, including former Nova Scotia lieutenant-governor Mayann Francis.

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3 w. ago Jean Chretien misses throne speech due to minor heart surgery

OTTAWA — Minor heart surgery forced former prime minister Jean Chretien to miss today’s throne speech delivered by King Charles in the Senate. Eddie Goldenberg, former senior political adviser to Chretien, says the former leader had “some discomfort” yesterday and a doctor determined that he had a blocked artery. Goldenberg says a stent was inserted […]

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3 w. ago Trump says Canada will pay $61B for ‘Golden Dome,’ but zero as ’51st state’

The social media post came hours after King Charles III delivered the speech from the throne in Canada's Parliament, which particularly focused on asserting Canada's sovereignty.

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3 w. ago Former PM Jean Chrétien recovering from minor heart surgery, office says

A spokesperson for Chrétien, who was absent at King Charles' throne speech, said the 91-year-old received a stent after feeling unwell and checking into hospital Monday.

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3 w. ago Premier Danielle Smith says Tuesday's throne speech falls short for Alberta when it comes to meeting energy reform demands

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Tuesday's throne speech did not include any "substantive" policies or actions she'd previously outlined.

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3 w. ago Braid: King Charles adds weight to a defiant throne speech message to the U.S.

The throne speech talked of much wider ties with countries we can actually trust

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