Canadians, Your Opinion Please
Mr. Rafal Heydel-Mankoo, of the Monarchist League of Canada, debates with J.J. McCollough of Citizens for a Canadian Republic. Does Canada need the monarchy? Watch here, and then give your thoughts in the comments section here at this post.
Many Canadians I’ve spoken to DO relate to the Queen. They are very happy about their British ties. What I am wondering is if J.J. McCullough and others like him are more interested in simply having a Canadian-born or in residence head of state, rather than the massive upheaval of changing government structure.
For example, say Prince Harry (or even Peter Phillips or the Earl of Ulster), is given a post in Canada like John Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll. The Duke was Governor General of Canada for several years. He was married to Queen Victoria’s daughter Princess Louise, bringing the British monarchy and aristocracy directly into everyday Canadian life.
