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The Latest: Queen Elizabeth II, Canada's longest reigning monarch, dead at 96

The Latest: Queen Elizabeth II, Canada's longest reigning monarch, dead at 96

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch and Canadian head of state, has died at age 96. The latest: 10 p.m. ET Elton John paid tribute to the Queen at his final Toronto show, calling her an "inspiring" presence in his life.
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon speaks of Queen's affection for her 'second home,' Canada

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon speaks of Queen's affection for her 'second home,' Canada

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, the British monarch's representative in Canada, said in a televised statement Thursday evening that the late Queen was fond of Canada and considered this country to be her "second home.
'The end of an era': Canadians react to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

'The end of an era': Canadians react to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

When British Columbian Jason Dorey heard that Queen Elizabeth II had died, he was seized with an urge to share in his grief. So, the resident of Victoria headed to the B.C.
'We have only ever known one Queen': Prominent Canadians react to the Queen's death

'We have only ever known one Queen': Prominent Canadians react to the Queen's death

The Queen has died at the age of 96. Here is some of the reaction from notable Canadians: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "She was our Queen for almost half of Canada's existence.
'Here to forgive': Victims' families, Indigenous leaders gather after mass stabbing

'Here to forgive': Victims' families, Indigenous leaders gather after mass stabbing

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION — There were hugs, tears and calls for change Thursday as Indigenous leaders gathered on the James Smith Cree Nation — a Saskatchewan community struck by a deadly mass stabbing.
Liberals plan cost-of-living help, but delay announcement due to Queen's death

Liberals plan cost-of-living help, but delay announcement due to Queen's death

VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was set to tell Canadians about new measures to help with the rising cost of living Thursday, but the announcement has been delayed.
Queen's death forces Conservative party to readjust plans to announce next leader

Queen's death forces Conservative party to readjust plans to announce next leader

OTTAWA — The death of the Queen has prompted the Conservative Party of Canada to rethink how it plans to announce its next leader.
Transition to King Charles III as Canada head of state automatic after Queen's death

Transition to King Charles III as Canada head of state automatic after Queen's death

OTTAWA — 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.
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, what happens to our bills and coins?

With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, what happens to our bills and coins?

OTTAWA — Canadians are used to seeing Queen Elizabeth II on their money, but that could change following the death of the longest-serving British monarch and Canadian head of state.
In her own words: Gov. Gen. Mary Simon on the Queen

In her own words: Gov. Gen. Mary Simon on the Queen

OTTAWA — After Buckingham Palace announced the news that Queen Elizabeth II had died on Thursday, Gov. Gen.
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