Canada “strong, free” and other fast food from the throne speech, King Charles

King Charles III gave a big speech at the opening of Parliament in Canada, which sought to locate it in an uncertain world and its relationship to the United States.

The speech in Ottawa put the priorities of the new Prime Minister Mark Carney, who won the liberals in the country’s general elections in April – a campaign dominated by US President Donald Trump for Canada’s independence.

The King, President of the State of Canada, said that relations with partners, including the United States, were changing and stressed the sovereignty of both countries.

Here are five fast food from the title of Tuesday, which was the first time that the monarch has delivered the throne parliament, which opened the throne speech for nearly 50 years.

Carney’s invitation to King Charles was a message to Trump, which made repeated statements to undermine her sovereignty.

Tensions with the neighbor of Canada were placed all the time, although the American president was absolutely not mentioned by the name.

The speech was opened with a wave of patriotism as a commercial war with the United States, the largest economic partner in Canada, waving on the horizon. The king talked about “pleasure and pride” about being in the country “because we are witnessing the Canadians who meet in a renewed sense of national pride, unity and hope.”

He expressed his “admiration for the unique identity in Canada” and its growth since the last time the parliament – Queen Elizabeth II in 1955 opened (she delivered a second speech after 20 years).

It has become a “bold, ambitious and innovative state.”

The king said: “The crown for a long time was a symbol of unity in Canada.” “It also represents stability and continuity from the past to the present. As it should, it proudly stands as a symbol of Canada today, in all its richness and dynamism.”

The speech concluded with a similar note: “As the hymn reminds us: the real north is really strong and me!”

The king’s decision to open parliament – a role that traditionally leaving the general ruler, is the king’s supreme representative in Canada – as a symbolic offer to support the Commonwealth State.

Later in the day, Trump once again suggested that Canada should be annexed by the United States, the idea that Ottawa had refused frankly, as he described his plan for the missile defense shield in North America.

The US President published on the social truth that the so -called golden dome project will cost Canada $ 61 billion “if they remain a separate nation, but unequal, but it will cost zero dollars if our 51st condition becomes dear.”

“They are thinking about the show!” He claimed.

Another major topic of discourse is how Canada will face a world of “unprecedented challenges, which generates uncertainty in continents.”

Another reference to the United States and the tensions between the two countries followed:

The king said: “The open global trade system, despite the lack of perfection, helped achieve prosperity for Canadians for decades, changing. Canada’s relations with partners are also changing.”

The speech emphasized the country’s need to enhance its in effect, especially with European allies, while moving forward in the economic and security relationship talks with the United States.

During the last election campaign, Carney repeatedly said that the country was in a pivotal moment in its history.

“This moment is also an incredible opportunity.”

“An opportunity to think and act more. An opportunity for Canada to start the biggest shift in its economy since World War II.”

King Charles also focused directly on the local policy and plans laid by a liberal Carney to address the country’s economic opposite winds.

There was an obligation to accelerate major national infrastructure projects and double the loan program that would enable more ownership of the indigenous population for major projects.

The government also said it would provide legislation by July 1 to remove federal barriers to internal trade within the country. According to the government, trade and labor barriers between the country provinces cost up to 200 billion dollars (145 billion dollars; 107 billion pounds) every year.

The reaction of the opposition parties on the agenda of the local liberal government placed in the speech, as conservative leader Pierre Poilviri said it lacked “specific plans” to implement some major obligations, such as energy projects.

Canada faces the ability to afford the costs of housing, as housing prices have increased throughout the country in the past decade.

Besides the relationship of the United States and Canada, it was one of the best issues in the campaign path. The Liberals Carne promised to double the construction rate to 500,000 new homes per year.

The speech emphasized the other government’s plans to address this issue, including investing in pre -housing and normative housing, and reducing municipal development fees to half of housing with multiple units.

There was a pledge to provide another promise of the campaign – to end the tax and services tax for the home buyers for the first time on homes that cost less than a million Canadian dollars. The king highlighted other plans to reduce the costs of Canadians, including reducing taxes for the lower middle class.

Another major issue during the campaign was the crime. The speech contained promises to address the tougher penalties for car theft, home invasions, human trafficking, and drug smuggling.

The leader of the House of Representatives, Alexander Bolres, told the Left National Democratic Party after the speech that there are “large holes” on issues such as climate and women’s rights.

Canada has been subjected to increasing pressure from the United States and other NATO partners to increase its military spending, as it is still less than 2 % of GDP on the goal of military spending stipulated for coalition members.

Carney beaten this standard by 2030.

A letter on Tuesday included obligations to “reconstruction, retreat and re -invest” in its army; Enhancing defense relations with European allies, including by joining the RLL EUROPE, is a plan to significantly increase defense spending on the continent; To enhance Canada’s presence in the Arctic.

Last week, Carney also said that the “high -level” talks were taking place with the United States on joining the proposed “golden” missile defense system, which aims to face future threats.

With Tom Batman reports in Washington