I am all about preserving Canadian heritage and symbols, but this current monarchy brings nothing to the table.
I think it's dumb that our head of state isn't even an actual Canadian. If you think about all the money wasted on symbolic positions like Gov. Gen, Lt.Gens, etc we could probably do without it.
If we need a King/Queen that badly, we can always install our own, I guess. Personally a republic makes more sense to me - provinces need more autonomy, at least the ones that don't end in -bec.
I doubt he will take his personal name. 'Charles' is a bad luck royal name in the UK. Charles I was beheaded (over a century before Louis XVI) and Charles II had a hell of a time getting his throne back.
I supported the monarchy as an institution (not necessarily the personalities involved) when I thought they would act as a check on power mad politicians who attacked our rights. Sadly the controlavirus has shown the monarchy (Queen, GG, LG's) is unwilling to be the constitutional fire extinguisher they're supposed to be.
The American system of checks and balances had merit too, but that's gotten all fucked up and perverted over time also. Not sure what the answer is anymore.
lol, I can’t imagine who would deserve the honour of a Canadian Kingship.
Remember, any change in Canada’s head of state will be way more expensive than the status quo. Look at how much more the American Presidency steals from its citizens than the Crown takes from us.
I am all about preserving Canadian heritage and symbols, but this current monarchy brings nothing to the table.
I think it's dumb that our head of state isn't even an actual Canadian. If you think about all the money wasted on symbolic positions like Gov. Gen, Lt.Gens, etc we could probably do without it.
If we need a King/Queen that badly, we can always install our own, I guess. Personally a republic makes more sense to me - provinces need more autonomy, at least the ones that don't end in -bec.
And in a few years, when the Queen passes away, you will have the pleasure to see the face of King Charles on the $20 bill.
I doubt he will take his personal name. 'Charles' is a bad luck royal name in the UK. Charles I was beheaded (over a century before Louis XVI) and Charles II had a hell of a time getting his throne back.
Gonna call it now - it will be George VII.
I supported the monarchy as an institution (not necessarily the personalities involved) when I thought they would act as a check on power mad politicians who attacked our rights. Sadly the controlavirus has shown the monarchy (Queen, GG, LG's) is unwilling to be the constitutional fire extinguisher they're supposed to be.
The American system of checks and balances had merit too, but that's gotten all fucked up and perverted over time also. Not sure what the answer is anymore.
??? The easiest way to immigrate to Canada is through Quebec.
lol, I can’t imagine who would deserve the honour of a Canadian Kingship.
Remember, any change in Canada’s head of state will be way more expensive than the status quo. Look at how much more the American Presidency steals from its citizens than the Crown takes from us.
They have plenty of autonomy. We just had generations of Liberals shoving federalism down our throats while they wipe their ass with the constitution.