
Trudeau to bring up Trump's threat to annex Canada in meeting with King Charles
The Hindu
Criticism of King Charles III in Canada for silence on Trump's threats to annex Canada sparks debate.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with King Charles III, the country's Head of State, on Monday (March 3, 2025) where he will discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to make Canada the 51st State.
The King has come under criticism in Canada for being silent about Mr. Trump's threats to annex Canada.
Mr. Trudeau said in London on Sunday he will discuss matters of importance to Canadians with King Charles and said "nothing seems more important to Canadians right now than standing up for our sovereignty and our independence as a nation.”
King Charles is the Head of State in Canada, which is a member of the British Commonwealth of former colonies.
Overall, the antiroyal movement in Canada is small, but the silence of the monarch on Mr. Trump's threats have spurred talk in recent days.
Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said “for Canadians disappointed that King Charles has not commented” on Mr. Trump's threats he can only act on the advice of Canada's Prime Minister.
“The Government of Canada should ask the Head of State to underscore Canadian sovereignty,” Mr. Kenney posted on X.