King Charles delivered the message, now Carney’s got to deliver the goods

The Throne Speech was right to set out great opportunities and ambitions. But without some seriously clear-headed leadership and radical changes in public policies, the Throne Speech could become just empty aspirations.

If we want to keep our country, we cannot afford yet another failure. Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has to deliver a plan that will achieve success this time. Action not just words. And with much urgency, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY DAVID CRANE

June 2, 2025

TORONTO—The opening of Parliament, with King Charles III delivering the Throne Speech, radiated promise and opportunity. But this now imposes a huge responsibility on Prime Minister Mark Carney: we cannot afford yet another government that fails to deliver on its promise....

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