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.