N.S. monarchists say King Charles’ throne speech sends message to ‘neighbour to the south’

On May 19, Prime Minister Mark Carney, UK prime minister Keir Starmer, and French president Emmanuel Macron released a joint statement condemning Israel’s escalating military offensive against Gaza. In it, they threaten “concrete actions” if Israel doesn’t end its blockade of Gaza and halt its military campaign, which it resumed in mid-March after a two-month ceasefire. But what can a statement—however critical—accomplish? For more insights on what Canada and other countries can and should do to end the conflict, I spoke with Jon Allen, who served as this country’s ambassador...