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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jabed Ahmed

King Charles says Canada is facing ‘unprecedented challenges’ as Trump threatens annexation

Canada is facing a “critical moment” in its history, King Charles said on Tuesday at the opening of the country’s parliament, in an address that was seen as a show of support in the face of annexation threats by Donald Trump.

In a speech to the Senate in Ottawa, written by Canada’s new government, Charles said prime minister Mark Carney’s administration would bond with “reliable trading partners and allies” – a nod to Mr Trump’s disruptive economic tactics.

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