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Mark Towhey's avatar

Listening to the speech, it seemed more a carbon copy of the Liberal election platform than a reinforcement of Carney’s mandate letter priorities.

Sometimes you have something to say. Sometimes you have to say something. This seems to be the latter. A missed opportunity.

This seemed written by a Butts-Telford-Trudeau era performative wordsmith.

Doubling down on persecution of sport shooters and hunters — the most law-abiding Canadians — is particularly regressive and will result in more carnage and blood on our streets.

Nothing new. Nothing pragmatic. Nothing leaderly.

Disappointing.

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Brian A. Kilgore's avatar

I was pleased the King and Queen came to Canada, I appreciated his efforts and exertions while here,and enjoyed, in many ways, his speech. I believe he was wise not to follow "Strong and free," with "Elbows up!" --BAK--

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Mike Canary's avatar

I was out for lunch with a group and we watched it on tv at the restaurant, but no sound. I haven’t heard the speech yet, and would like to before passing judgement. I think the pomp, pageantry, and the presence of his majesty the king and queen were a good look on Canada. A reminder of our traditions is not a bad thing after the lost ten years in Canada under the Trudeau regime. I’m willing to give Mark Carney the benefit of the doubt, and hope and pray he has Canada’s best interests at heart. Interesting that parliament is standing room only when Zelensky, King Charles, or other dignitaries appear there, but otherwise - our governance is decided by the PMO and now Mark Carney signing documents. 🤔

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