May 11, 2005
- Prime Minister Paul Martin sets May 19 as the date for a vote on the 2005 budget which he says will be considered a confidence vote in the government.(CP)
- Montreal mayor Gérald Tremblay startles royal watchers when he greets Princess Margriet of the Netherlands with a signature Montreal two-cheek kiss. The princess is flustered, but quickly recovers, delivers the speech, and returns the kiss. Both the royals and the mayor deny any serious protocol breach. The princess, who was born in Ottawa, is visiting Montreal as part of the commemorations of Canada's help in liberating the Netherlands during World War II. (CBC)
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