King Charles should open the new Canadian parliament
As Canada prepares for its general election and new parliament, its time to remind Donald Trump who the head of state is north of the border
During a visit to Canada in March I noticed a great change in the politics of our Commonwealth friends.
Canada isn’t used to its domestic politics receiving global attention, but rather than enjoying the moment, people seem more aghast at the situation they find themselves in. The aggressive language from Donald Trump and his supporters about making Canada the 51st State of the USA has created a new atmosphere, where the traditional Canadian polite reserve has given way to a more direct challenge. Put simply; are you with us, or for Trump?
In suburban Toronto, I noticed that shop windows and front porches proudly displayed the Canadian flag, in scenes more usually reminiscent of life in the USA. In Montreal, I was told by a serious-minded former government official that he was seeking to secure his gun licence, and that lots of his friends were doing the same.
If we want to show our solidarity for the people of Canada, what could be better than The King opening the new parliament, after their general election on 28th April.
You can read more about this here in my article for The New European.