Canadian Politicians Are Reacting To The Queen's Death & Justin Trudeau Even Teared Up (VIDEO)
"I will miss her so," the PM said.
Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire with Queen Elizabeth II. Right: Queen Elizabeth II.
On September 8, Queen Elizabeth II died at her Balmoral residency in Scotland, and with that came a myriad of responses from Canadian politicians across parties.
The news of her passing broke as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was expected to make an announcement and so he pivoted to a message of consolation for the dead royal.
"It is with the deepest sorrow that we learn about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II," said the prime minister.
"As her twelfth Canadian Prime Minister, I'm having trouble believing that my last sit down with her was my last," continued Trudeau with tears welling up in his eyes.
"I will so miss those chats."
"She was one of my favourite people in the world and I will miss her so," Trudeau concluded.
Other politicians in Canada took to social media to give their condolences and thoughts on Queen Elizabeth II's passing.
This included NDP leader Jagmeet Singh.
Singh said, "Queen Elizabeth II lived a life of history and duty."
"My thoughts today are for her family who have (sic) lost a pillar of strength in their lives," he said.
\u201cQueen Elizabeth II lived a life of history and duty. She was also a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. My thoughts today are for her family who have lost a pillar of strength in their lives.\u201d— Jagmeet Singh (@Jagmeet Singh) 1662659020
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland also spoke out about the queen's death.
"She was selfless in her service to others and defined the Greatest Generation with grace and humility," said Freeland. "Canada and the world are better for her reign."
"We will miss her."
\u201cQueen Elizabeth II was a constant in the lives of Canadians. She was selfless in her service to others and defined the Greatest Generation with grace and humility.\n\nCanada and the world are better for her reign. We will miss her.\u201d— Chrystia Freeland (@Chrystia Freeland) 1662675738
On the other end of the political spectrum, leading Conservative leadership candidates Jean Charest and Pierre Poilievre both published statements on the news.
"My thoughts and prayers are with the members of the Royal Family as they grieve this very great loss," said Poilievre in his statement. "God Save the King."
\u201cIt is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Canada\u2019s Head of State, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.\n\nMy thoughts and prayers are with the members of the Royal Family as they grieve this very great loss.\n\nGod Save the King.\u201d— Pierre Poilievre (@Pierre Poilievre) 1662664071
Charest, who is, among others, the former premier of Quebec, said the queen's passing is a "sad moment in Canadian history."
"Her devotion, duty, and service were beyond remarkable."
\u201chttps://t.co/q0VkQIumcr\u201d— Jean Charest (@Jean Charest) 1662662493
While these words of remembrance pour in from across the country, big changes are starting to take place in Canada as the transition from Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III happens.
Not only will Canada find itself with a new official monarch, but things like money, passports and more will eventually be modified to reflect the king.
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