By Craig Lord King Charles departed Canada Tuesday afternoon after a whirlwind royal tour that saw him deliver a throne speech aimed at unifying the country and reasserting its sovereignty. Seated in a brand-new throne and surrounded by dignitaries, the King opened Parliament with a show of royal tradition — the first throne speech delivered by a reigning monarch in Canada in nearly half a century. King Charles said that every time he visits, “a little more of Canada seeps into my bloodstream — and from there straight to my heart.” The speech from the throne begins a new session of Parliament and is usually read by the governor general as the King’s representative in Canada. The speech is typically drafted by the federal government to set out its priorities…
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