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 […]

Society

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...

Economics

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.

Economics

3 w. ago King Charles III delivers the throne speech. Here are 5 key highlights

Aside from speaking about Canada’s sovereignty, defence and place in the world, the King also laid out Prime Minister Mark Carney's economic plan for Canada.

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3 w. ago RESCON pleased that measures to spur new housing reiterated in Throne Speech

Vaughan, Ont., May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is pleased that the throne speech delivered today by King Charles III reiterated the government’s commitment to building more housing and cutting the GST on new homes at or under $1 million for first-time buyers as well as pledging to reduce […]

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3 w. ago Canada commits to joining European defence plan in throne speech

The move to join ReArm Europe was announced by King Charles III as he read the speech from the throne in Parliament, during a section on the government's national defence plans.

Economics

3 w. ago OPENING OF PARLIAMENT: King Charles III makes the speech from the throne

WATCH: King Charles III opens the 45th Parliament of Canada at the Senate in Ottawa. This is the first time a Canadian monarch has done so since Queen Elizabeth II opened Parliament in 1977. Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to […]

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3 w. ago Throne speech full text: Read what King Charles III said about Canada’s sovereignty

'The True North is indeed strong and free!' King Charles is delivering his throne speech in the Senate

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3 w. ago King Charles III to deliver speech from the throne, laying out government’s agenda

King Charles will receive full military honours, including a 100-person guard of honour and a 21-gun salute

Politics

3 w. ago ‘The True North is indeed strong and free!’: Throne speech read by King Charles III sparks rounds of applause

King Charles will receive full military honours, including a 100-person guard of honour and a 21-gun salute

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3 w. ago Live updates: King Charles III to deliver throne speech after parade to Parliament Hill

It's the first time a Canadian monarch has delivered the throne speech since Queen Elizabeth opened Parliament in 1977

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3 w. ago King Charles III set to deliver throne speech outlining Carney’s vision

Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government's immediate focus will be on affordability measures, such as quickly passing the tax cut he promised during the campaign.

Transport

3 w. ago King Charles III visit ‘matches the weight of our times,’ Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the visit by King Charles III, who will be delivering the speech from the throne on Tuesday, 'matches the weight of our times.'

Transport

3 w. ago What does the City of Ottawa hope to hear from the throne speech?

King Charles III is scheduled to open a new session of parliament on Tuesday.

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3 w. ago Throne speech makes King Charles III’s Canadian visit more than just a royal tour

Royal watchers say the trip is a significant one on a number of levels.

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3 w. ago King Charles to follow in mother’s footsteps in delivering throne speech

OTTAWA — King Charles is set to open a new session of Parliament on Tuesday, seated in a throne that incorporates a piece of English walnut from Windsor Great Park, a preserve of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth. The Royal Family connection is especially appropriate given that the Queen was the first sovereign to […]

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4 w. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney sworn in as MP for Ottawa riding of Nepean

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney was officially sworn in as a member of Parliament Thursday, and will take his seat in the House of Commons for the first time on May 26. Carney swore allegiance to King Charles in a ceremony on Parliament Hill Thursday morning, three weeks after voters elected him in the […]

Politics

4 w. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney to take questions from reporters on Wednesday

The House of Commons will kick off a new session next week with a throne speech read by King Charles III

Politics