Live updates: Mark Carney speaks after being sworn in as Canadas 24th Prime Minister [Video]

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– Shannon Proudfoot

In an event this ritualistic and formal, it’s the tiny moments of messy humanity that stand out.

Many members of this new cabinet have stumbled over the odd and anachronistic wording of the oaths they must all recite. The Privy Council oath is a particular challenge that tripped up even freshly minted Prime Minister Mark Carney, along with several other ministers.

Try saying this three times fast – or even one time slow – with a big audience watching:

Oath of the Members of the Privy Council

I, , do solemnly and sincerely swear (declare) that I shall be a true and faithful servant to His Majesty King Charles III, as a member of His Majesty’s Privy Council for Canada. I will in all things to be treated, debated and resolved in Privy Council, faithfully, honestly and truly declare my mind and my opinion. I shall keep secret all matters committed and revealed to me in this capacity, …