Pierre the Great Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Patriate the monarchy Globe and Mail The Queen's 80th birthday is an occasion to admire her record as monarch and to wish her long life and happiness. But it is also a time to think about what happens when her reign ends. This paper has long argued that, after her passing, Canada should choose its own head of state. Though many Canadians feel great affection for the Queen and the Royal Family, the time has passed when the monarchy was a meaningful part of our national life. Sharing our head of state with a foreign country after 138 years of nationhood is an anachronism, not fitting with our present reality as a modern, multicultural country. There is no need to declare a republic. The Governor-General could be chosen in some novel, Canadian way -- perhaps, as suggested here before, by the Companions of the Order of Canada. Whatever the method, he or she, not a British monarch, should be our next head of state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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