In his first public appearance since his Liberal Party won a fourth term in Canada’s federal election earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney says he he will meet US President Donald Trump on Tuesday in Washington DC

His election campaign focused on standing up to Trump’s tariff plans and threats to make Canada the 51st US state, which Carney has said will “never ever” happen

Carney also says King Charles III to deliver a speech from the throne in Canada’s Parliament on 27 May

Having the King attend Parliament’s return “underscores the sovereignty of our country”, says Carney

Mark Carney used his first news conference since winning the Canadian federal election on Monday to announce a raft of key dates:

May 6: the prime minister will be in Washington DC to meet with US President Donald Trump

May 12: the new Cabinet will be sworn in during this week

May 26-27: King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Canada, where they will preside over the opening of the new Parliament

July 1: Carney pledged to to put more money in Canadian pockets by delivering a tax cut by Canada Day

Aside from his upcoming plans, Carney spent much of his speech defending Canada, describing it as a diverse nation with strong democracy.

He also remained steadfast in his position that Canada will never become 51st US state, telling citizens: “I will fight for the best deal for Canada.”