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Carney appoints former war crimes prosecutor as Canada governor general

Louise Arbour will serve as Canada’s representative of King Charles and carry out ceremonial and constitutional duties

The Guardian - US · May 5

Canada set to open a consulate in Greenland to oppose Trump’s takeover wish

‘It’s really important for us to know that we are not alone in this,’ the mayor of Nuuk said

The Independent UK · Feb 6

Canada officials will visit Greenland after Trump’s renewed takeover threats

Trump has argued the U.S. needs to control Greenland to ensure the security of the NATO territory in the face of rising threats from China and Russia in the Arctic.

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Mary Simon Is Leading Indigenous Peoples to New Heights

She’s out-debated politicians and outmanoeuvred diplomats. Now, Canada’s first Inuk governor general sets her sights on reconciliation

The Walrus · May 24, 2023

Artemis 2 astronaut to carry Canada's flag at King Charles' coronation

Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be the flag-bearer for Canada on Saturday (May 6) at the coronation of King Charles III.

Space · May 5, 2023

Russia imposes sanctions on 333 Canadians, including Olympians

Russia on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 333 Canadian officials and public figures, including prominent Olympians, in what it said was a tit-for-tat response to Canadian restrictions on Moscow and support for Ukraine.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2023

King Charles proclaimed Canada's new head of state

King Charles III was officially announced as Canada’s monarch Saturday in a ceremony in Ottawa

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022

Canada proclaims Charles king in ceremony in Ottawa

Canada proclaimed Charles its king on Saturday in a formal ceremony at the official residence in Ottawa of the governor general, the monarch's representative in Canada who performs the duties of the head of state on behalf of the crown.

Reuters · Sep 10, 2022

Condolences and condemnation: Indigenous people and people of colour react to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

While some have offered unflinching takes on the damage of British colonisation, others say the monarch held ‘a special place’ in their hearts

The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2022

Trudeau says Queen was 'one of my favourite people' as Canada mourns

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined world leaders on Thursday in offering condolences to the British Royal Family on the death of Queen Elizabeth, whose death at the age of 96 marks the end of an era for many in Britain and the wider Commonwealth.

Reuters · Sep 8, 2022