The King's Speech and Canadian Sovereignty

This chapter explores the significance of the upcoming throne speech by the king in relation to Canadian sovereignty and the Prime Minister's role in crafting it. The discussion addresses the government's priorities, the coherence between mandate letters and the throne speech, and the complexities of U.S.-Canada relations in defense and economic cooperation. Additionally, it reflects on internal dynamics within the Canadian Liberal caucus regarding foreign policy issues, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.