Why support a foreign monarchy?
Contrary to popular belief, Canada’s monarchy is not foreign. It has been a part of Canada’s history and tradition since the founding of this nation. The current Canadian monarchy differs from the British monarchy because of its different roots and its evolution. Canada’s last links with Britain and the British Monarchy were severed with the Statute of Westminster in 1931 (finalized with the 1982 Constitution). From that time forward, the monarchy in Canada has been a Canadian Monarchy, by law and tradition. Canada shares no links with Britain, but rather a monarch — the same monarch who also reigns in the Bahamas, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and countless other nations. By supporting Canada’s monarchy, Canadians are supporting Canada and its institutions. It’s important to realize that the monarchy is an important factor in the Canadian identity.
