Canada’s capital, Ottawa, is hosting the coronation of King Charles III, but the festivities are expected to be modest, and turnout is predicted to be lower than usual for Canadian public celebrations. Despite being Canada’s head of state, Charles’s ascension to the throne was met with little fanfare in the country, and public opinion polls have shown that Canadians view him unfavorably. However, Canada’s relationship with the British crown is still a subject of debate, and while some Commonwealth countries have considered severing ties, Canada has not rebelled against the monarchy. Replacing the monarchy would require a constitutional amendment, which would raise complicated issues regarding the validity of the crown’s treaties with Indigenous peoples. Quebec, which was once a bastion of loyalism to the monarchy, has taken steps to diminish the crown’s presence, but historically, the province’s upper class has rallied around the monarchy as a civic, neutral institution that represents stability.
2023-05-06 03:23:54
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