The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance:

This weekend, across Canada and around the world, a significant moment in the history of The Monarch was observed: the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

We acknowledge and celebrate the close ties between His Majesty The King and our country, as well as the role The Canadian Crown plays in our system of governance and our sense of identity.

Their Majesties are dear friends to Newfoundland and Labrador, having visited on multiple occasions. We had the pleasure of welcoming Their Majesties during their Royal Tour of Canada in 2022. The visit was an opportunity to reflect on The Platinum Jubilee of the late Queen Elizabeth II and celebrate our province’s friendly hospitality, rich arts and Indigenous traditions, as well as our incredible pride of place.

On Coronation Day, we had the collective opportunity to reflect on this once again and celebrate shared priorities that Their Majesties and the people of Newfoundland and Labrador hold close, which includes important areas such as service to our communities, the environment and sustainability, and diversity.

Events such as the Royal Tour of Canada and the Coronation inspire a sense of pride and foster a greater understanding and appreciation of uniquely Canadian institutions, like The Crown in Canada, and the values and symbols that unite us all.

Thank you, Speaker.