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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he won’t be drawn into a debate about Canada’s ties to the monarchy but on Tuesday suggested institutions built on racism should be reformed rather than tossed.
“I wish all the members of the Royal Family the very best but my focus, as we’ve said, is getting through this pandemic,” Mr. Trudeau said at a news conference in Ottawa on Tuesday. “If people want to later talk about constitutional change and shifting our system of government, that’s fine. They can have those conversations. But right now, I’m not having those conversations.”
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OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he's eager for a debate over the future of the monarchy in the wake of allegations of racism at Buck.
OTTAWA Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s not among those looking for a debate over the future of the monarchy in the wake of allegations of racism at Buckingham Palace. Accusations from Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, that racism was the driving force behind their exit from the Royal Family have set […]