Janet Davison

1 week ago | cbc.ca | Catharine Tunney |Michael Woods |Verity Stevenson |Janet Davison

6 minutes agoGovernment priorities: trade, tax cut, interprovincial trade Catharine TunneyThe government’s speech reiterates Carney’s marquee promises from the election campaign, including a new economic and security relationship with the U.S., a tax cut for the middle class, more affordable housing and legislation to lower longstanding interprovincial trade irritants. “The government’s overarching goal — its core mission — is to build the strongest economy in the G7.

1 week ago | cbc.ca | Verity Stevenson |Catharine Tunney |Janet Davison |Janyce McGregor

King Charles, Queen Camilla arrive at Senate on horse-drawn carriage ahead of throne speech | CBC LoadedLIVE: King to deliver throne speech, opening Parliament | CBC NewsCBC News Chief Political Correspondent Rosemary Barton hosts special coverage as King Charles delivers the speech from the throne to open Canada's 45th Parliament. King Charles inspected the guard after receiving a royal salute and a guard of honour from the Royal Canadian Regiment; he is the unit’s commander-in-chief.

1 week ago | cbc.ca | Catharine Tunney |Janet Davison |Janyce McGregor |John Paul Tasker

9 minutes agoRoyal trip makes for fun people-watching Catharine TunneyFormer prime ministers Justin Trudeau and Stephen Harper converse ahead of an appearance by King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Senate Chamber in Ottawa on Tuesday. (Chris Jackson/pool via Reuters)This special throne speech has brought out some of the most notable faces in Canadian politics to the Senate, from former governor generals, prime ministers and premiers.

1 week ago | cbc.ca | Michael Woods |Verity Stevenson |Catharine Tunney |Janet Davison

2 minutes agoMichael WoodsThe King appeared to really enjoy dropping the puck at a street hockey demonstration at Lansdowne Park. Former Ottawa Senators defenceman Chris Phillips, the team’s all-time leader in games played, greeted the King and Queen before Charles dropped the puck. Phillips won the faceoff, then gave the puck back to Charles. Before that, Charles and Camilla greeted the local vendors set up at the farmers’ market.

1 week ago | cbc.ca | Catharine Tunney |Janet Davison |Briar Stewart

3 minutes agoKing Charles and Queen Camilla have landedCatharine TunneyThe plane carrying Charles and Camilla’s plane has touched down in a sunny Ottawa. 14 minutes agoCarney, Scheer reach into history books as the jabs begin Catharine TunneyCarney rises for the first time in the House of Commons following the election of the speaker on Monday. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)Prime Minister Mark Carney rose for the first time just a few minutes ago, marking his first ever remarks as an elected MP.