Saturday, March 29, 2025
King Charles Canada parliament appearance will take place on May 27, when the monarch will deliver the speech from the throne. Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the visit in his first press conference after the recent federal election.
Carney will visit the White House next week to meet President Donald Trump. The meeting comes after Trump suggested annexing Canada and imposed new tariffs on Canadian goods. Carney called these actions a “betrayal” of Canada’s long-standing partnership with the U.S.
“Our previous relationship based on integration is over,” he said. “Now, we must focus on new ways to cooperate.”
Carney said the new tariffs, based on unfounded fentanyl claims, go against existing trade rules.
The King Charles Canada parliament address will be the first by a monarch in more than 60 years. Queen Elizabeth II last opened Parliament in 1957.
Carney called the visit “a powerful symbol of Canadian sovereignty.” He said it reinforces the nation’s independence at a time of political uncertainty.
Carney’s Liberal Party won at least 168 seats. The Conservatives gained 144, while the Bloc Québécois secured 23. The NDP won 7, and the Greens took 1 seat.
Carney praised Canada’s democracy and said all party leaders accepted the results with grace. He plans to hold a byelection once a Conservative MP steps aside to give leader Pierre Poilievre a chance to return to Parliament.
Carney outlined key goals: tougher laws on crime, bail reform, and affordable housing. The Liberals plan to limit bail access for serious crimes like auto theft and human trafficking. They also plan tax cuts on new housing developments.
“I entered politics to make big changes,” Carney said. “Canadians have now given me the mandate to act quickly.”
Carney ruled out a formal deal with the NDP to support his minority government. He said the Liberals received the most votes in Canadian history and would lead with confidence.
He emphasized that Canadians chose change and expected strong leadership in dealing with President Trump’s aggressive policies.
Carney warned that next week’s meeting with Trump won’t bring immediate results. “Don’t expect white smoke,” he said, referencing papal elections.
He also rejected Trump’s comments about making Canada the 51st state. “We must separate fantasy from reality,” he said firmly.
