Chretien chose not to scrap oath to Queen at last minute, ex-minister says – The Globe and Mail

Understandable, given the context of the times (referendum on Quebec independence). The citizenship study guide at the time, A Look at Canada, was remarkably light on history and steered away from any potential controversy, likely also reflecting some of these sensitivities.

Chretien chose not to scrap oath to Queen at last minute, ex-minister says – The Globe and Mail.