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Former PM Jean Chretien misses King Charles’ speech from the throne due to minor heart surgery
- Former prime minister Jean Chrétien missed King Charles’s throne speech on Tuesday in Ottawa due to minor heart surgery.
- Chrétien was hospitalized after experiencing discomfort caused by a blocked artery, which required stent insertion at the Ottawa Heart Institute.
- The new Parliament was formally opened by the throne speech, marking the first time in almost five decades that a reigning British monarch delivered such a speech in Canada.
- Chrétien’s adviser Eddie Goldenberg stated that after the procedure, Chrétien reported feeling well and expected to return home the following day.
- At 91 years old, Chrétien continues to be engaged in political activities and is anticipated to resume his usual routine soon as he recovers.
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Leaning Left15Leaning Right3Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution65% Left
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- 65% of the sources lean Left
65% Left
L 65%
C 22%
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