Hotels for the Royal household, flights and an RCMP ceremonial guard, all added up to a hefty price tag for the two-day visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Ottawa.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe delivered his throne speech Wednesday focusing on economy, safety and healthcare to kick off the party's fall session.

The vote on the throne speech itself is a confidence vote, which means that if the government loses it, it could be forced into a general election.

'The monarchy is still very important to Canadians — not all of them, but a lot of them,' one Quebecer said, while the PQ leader criticized Mark Carney for inviting the King.

From a red carpet arrival to a ceremonial puck drop, King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit to Ottawa has been full of pomp and pageantry, all captured in photos.

Aside from speaking about Canada’s sovereignty, defence and place in the world, the King also laid out Prime Minister Mark Carney's economic plan for Canada.

The move to join ReArm Europe was announced by King Charles III as he read the speech from the throne in Parliament, during a section on the government's national defence plans.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government's immediate focus will be on affordability measures, such as quickly passing the tax cut he promised during the campaign.

B.C.’s tariff response strategy has three components: strengthening and growing the economy, diversifying trading relationships and responding firmly and forcefully if required.

A month after the Saskatchewan Party was re-elected, the government is outlining its priorities in the 2024 throne speech.