He said that as the Queen’s 12th Canadian prime minister, he’s having trouble believing that his last meeting with her was his final one. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fought to maintain his composure as he spoke about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, initially wearing a bright red dress, switched into something black, while Carolyn Bennett, minister of mental health, replaced her bright red pantsuit with a dark blue version. Trudeau was expected to announce cost-of-living relief measures for Canadians at 12:30 p.m. eastern time. He said the prime minister could formally announce the Queen’s passing in Parliament and mark a holiday for her funeral.

Source: thestar September 08, 2022 22:22 UTC