King Charles III provided an overview of the legislature's priorities for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government and said that Canada will stay “strong and free” in light of President Trump’s talks about annexing the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
Charles, who is Canada’s head of state, is the first British monarch to speak on the first day of Canadian parliament in nearly 70 years.
"The True North is indeed strong and free," Charles said, in reference to Canada’s national anthem.
“Every time I come to Canada, a little more of Canada seeps into my bloodstream and from there straight to my heart,” the monarch told the lawmakers on Tuesday. “I've always had the greatest admiration for Canada's unique identity, which is recognized across the world for bravery and sacrifice in defense of national values and for the diversity and kindness of Canadians.”
Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Canada, a member of the British Commonwealth, on Monday. The trip marked his first huddle with Canadian politicians since he became the head of state.
Charles did not directly name Trump, who has said he is serious about talks of Canada becoming the U.S.’s 51st state, something Carney and other Canadian lawmakers have strongly rejected.
“Canada faces another critical moment, democracy, pluralism, the rule of law, self-determination and freedom are values which Canadians hold dear and ones which the government is determined to protect,” Charles said on Tuesday.
Trump’s administration has imposed tariffs on Canada. The president has said that the U.S. will “always” protect Canada militarily, even at the cost associated with it. The monarch said the North American neighbors are hashing out new agreements that will be beneficial for both sides.
“Prime minister and the president of the United States, for example, have begun defining a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the United States, rooted in mutual respect and founded on Common interests to deliver transformational benefits for both sovereign nations,” Charles said.
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