Here are five takeaways from Tuesday's address, which was the first time a monarch has delivered the throne speech opening parliament in almost 50 years. The speech opened with an appeal to patriotism as a trade war looms with the US, Canada's largest economic partner. "The Crown has for so long been a symbol of unity for Canada," the King added. The speech concluded on a similar note: "As the anthem reminds us: The True North is indeed strong and free!" The King's speech emphasised that "this moment is also an incredible opportunity".