Commonwealth

Even as we try to tackle issues like climate change and debt, we must also build resilience to cope with unforeseen disasters. 

On March 29, Vanuatu, along with more than 115 other co-sponsoring countries, will table a proposed resolution at the United Nations General Assembly requesting an advisory opinion on climate change from the International Court of Justice.

Netflix's "Harry & Meghan" is raising renewed questions about the relevance of the monarchy and whether it’s fit for purpose in the 21st century — questions that deserve an answer here in Canada as well, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

The toll of bells, crescendo of bagpipes and echo of drums abruptly gave way to sombre silence early on Monday, September 19, 2022, morning as state funeral proceedings for Queen Elizabeth got underway at historic Westminster Abbey.

Mourners assembled outside Westminster Abbey stood in respectful silence on Monday, September 19, 2022, as Queen Elizabeth's coffin was carried out of the historic church at the end of her official state funeral.

Canada will have a “prominent” role in the lying-in-state and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Canada's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom says, as preparations in London shift into high gear with one week to go before the ceremony.

King Charles III becomes King of Canada amid artillery salute, heraldic trumpets

As momentous as the death of Queen Elizabeth II may be after her 70 years on the throne, it's pretty much business as usual in terms of Canada's governance.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, the British monarch's representative in Canada, said in a televised statement on Thursday, September 8, 2022, evening that the late Queen was fond of Canada and considered this country to be her "second home."

Canada pledged $50 million to prevent Ukrainian grain from going to waste on Sunday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed to work with G7 nations on further measures to halt the famine caused by the Russian invasion of the embattled country.

The Commonwealth can learn from Canada's efforts at reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, Prince Charles told the heads of governments at the opening of their summit in Kigali, Rwanda.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid his respects to victims of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide in Kigali, Rwanda where he is attempting to build consensus with Commonwealth nations to prevent a new humanitarian crisis.

Leaders of Commonwealth nations are expected to call for increased climate action at a meeting in Rwanda this week, ahead of the United Nations climate change summit in the seaside resort of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt later this year.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way to Rwanda for the first leg of a 10-day trip to confer with other world leaders as the war in Ukraine is expected to loom large over nearly all his discussions.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, he's not eager for a debate over the future of the monarchy in the wake of allegations of racism at Buckingham Palace.