MPs returned to the House of Commons this week with three leaders missing from the chamber: Justin Trudeau, Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh.

But that wasn’t the only difference on Parliament Hill. His Majesty, King Charles III, came to Canada to read Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first throne speech — widely seen as a message to U.S. President Donald Trump and to Canadians about this country’s unflinching sovereignty.

On today’s episode of “It’s Political,” the Star’s Ottawa bureau breaks down the latest news from the start of Carney’s first term as an elected prime minister.

In this episode: Toronto Star deputy Ottawa bureau chief Alex Ballingall, Ottawa bureau reporter Raisa Patel, Ottawa bureau reporter Mark Ramzy. Hosted by Althia Raj.

“It’s Political” is produced by Althia Raj and Kevin. Matt Hearn is our sound engineer. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. 

Some of the audio clips this week were sourced from CPAC and CBC.