Canada’s misguided monarchists

Andrew Cohen’s take on the monarchy. He makes a valid point about how our general fascination with celebrities, and celebrity culture, overwhelms the substance of the monarchy. But I don’t share the urgency of the ‘natural evolution’ and shedding the monarchy; it is part of our history and heritage, is fully embedded in our institutions, generally works well, and change would be a distraction to more pressing issues. On the other hand, changing the oath ….

Canada’s misguided monarchists.

Sorry, republicans, the monarchy is here to stay – The Globe and Mail

Good overview of the embedded nature of the Crown and Monarchy in Canada.

Sorry, republicans, the monarchy is here to stay – The Globe and Mail.

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.

Prêter serment à la Reine est discriminatoire selon de futurs citoyens | Le Devoir

Every now and then, a similar case comes before the courts. Not likely to change under the current government given its ‘fetish’ for all things related to the monarchy.

Prêter serment à la Reine est discriminatoire selon de futurs citoyens | Le Devoir.

Australia, of course, did change its oath and remove the references to the monarchy but kept its traditional flag, reflecting the British connection.

Poll points to lagging support for monarchy and universal pride in medicare – Need to know – Macleans.ca

Poll points to lagging support for monarchy and universal pride in medicare – Need to know – Macleans.ca.

The Queen of Canada is dead; long live the British Queen – Canada, News & Politics, Politics – Macleans.ca

The Queen of Canada is dead; long live the British Queen – Canada, News & Politics, Politics – Macleans.ca.