Canada ‘strong and free’ and other takeaways from King’s throne speech

BBC:

King Charles III has given a major speech at the opening of parliament in Canada in which he sought to define its place in an uncertain world and its relationship with the US.

The address in Ottawa laid out priorities for new Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose Liberals won the country’s general election in April – a campaign that was dominated by US President Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s independence.

The King, who is Canada’s head of state, said relationships with partners, including the US, were changing, and he stressed the sovereignty of both nations.

Here are five takeaways from Tuesday’s address, which was the first time a monarch has delivered the throne speech opening parliament in almost 50 years.