King Charles emphasizes Canada's self -determination at the opening of the parliament
King Charles emphasizes Canada's self -determination at the opening of the parliament
ettawa- King Charles III used an important speech in the parliament of Canada to emphasize the sovereignty of the country Printing from US President Donald Trump. "Today Canada is faced with another crucial moment. Democracy, pluralism, the rule of law, self -determination and freedom are values that are important to the Canadians and which the government is willing to protect," said the king of his throne in the Senate, while he presented the legislative agenda of the Canadian government for the coming year.
King Charles' Visit to Canada
Charles, 76 years old, is on a two -day trip to Canada, which has been his first visit to the country since his in 2022 climbing in 2022. He is head of state of both Canada and 13 other Commonwealth-rich and the United Kingdom.
a historical address
It was the first time in almost 50 years that a monarch kept this speech, and many saw it as powerful proof of support for Canada. King Charles' comments come at a time when Trump repeatedly expressed the wish to annex Canada and make it a 51st state - a project that Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized.
challenges for Canada
During his speech, Charles spoke about the various challenges with which Canada is confronted. "The system of open world trade, which is not perfect, but has benefited the prosperity of the Canadians for decades.Canada's relationships with the USA
King Charles addressed the changing relationship between Canada and the United States. "The Prime Minister and the President of the United States have started to define a new economic and security policy relationship between Canada and the USA, which is based on mutual respect and common interests to create transformative benefits for both sovereign states," he added.
protection of sovereignty and defense industry
Charles also addressed the protection of Canada's sovereignty and explained that the government plans to "rebuild the Canadian armed forces, to recreate and to invest in them." He emphasized that the government will strengthen the Defense Industry of Canada by joining Rearm Europe to invest in transatlantic security with the European partners of Canada. In addition, investments are made in the strengthening of the presence in the north, which is an integral part of Canada and faces new threats.
The commitment of the King of Canada
The Monarch added: "The government will fulfill its duty to protect the Canadians and their sovereign rights, no matter where the challenges come from - be it from the inside or outside." King Charles also emphasized that "the crown has been a symbol of unity for Canada for so long" and that "it also represents stability and continuity from the past to the present."
Welcome in Ottawa
King Charles and Queen Camilla were warmly welcomed on Monday afternoon on the roller field in Ottawa by Carney and the Canadian Governor Mary Simpson. On Monday, Carney-who was largely chosen on an anti-Trump platform in March-praised the "historical ties" between Canada and the United Kingdom, the "crises only".
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