Canada is once again rolling out the red carpet for royalty — and it’s nothing short of a wasteful, outdated spectacle.
King Charles III is set to visit Canada and deliver the Speech from the Throne on May 27, 2025. Yes, you read that right — the foreign monarch of another country will address our Parliament and play a symbolic role in shaping our national agenda. Prime Minister Mark Carney had the nerve to call this a “historic honour.” I call it a national embarrassment. Queen Camilla will also be tagging along for this tone-deaf royal tour.
Let’s be real: this is 2025, not 1825. We are a modern, independent country — why are we still spending millions of taxpayer dollars to entertain a foreign monarchy that has no real relevance to the daily lives of Canadians? The ceremonial pomp might thrill royal watchers and political elites, but it does absolutely nothing for struggling Canadians facing a housing crisis, inflation, and an overwhelmed healthcare system.
And let’s not forget the cost. Every royal visit comes with massive security, transportation, and ceremonial expenses — all funded by us, the taxpayers. For what? A few photo ops, some formal dinners, and a speech written by our own officials?
Canada’s identity is rich, diverse, and rooted in democratic values. We don’t need to cling to a colonial relic to define who we are. It’s time to grow up as a nation and cut the cord. The monarchy may have once served a symbolic purpose, but that era is long gone.
We need leaders who are willing to say enough is enough — and who will work toward a truly independent Canada, free from outdated institutions that drain public resources and insult our intelligence.
Let this visit be the last. It's time to have a real conversation about ending Canada’s ties to the British monarchy — once and for all.
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