King Charles hails strong and free' Canada in speech to open parliament
Briefly

In a rare address to the Canadian parliament, King Charles emphasized Canada's independence and values, indirectly addressing US President Trump's previous annexation threats. Speaking with pride, he praised Canada's strengths, including its commitment to democracy and pluralism. The king underlined the importance of Canadian values for building new alliances and an economy beneficial for all Canadians. Despite some dissent from groups like the Bloc Quebecois, the speech reasserted Canada's position and relationship with the US, focusing on mutual respect and cooperation.
Charles emphasized that 'Democracy, pluralism, the rule of law, self-determination and freedom are values which Canadians hold dear,' highlighting the importance of these principles as a foundation for Canada's identity.
His remarks regarding the Canada-US relationship suggested an intention to foster a new economic and security partnership based on 'mutual respect' and shared interests.
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