Monarchy
Roy Green: Meghan and Harry aside, for how much longer is the monarchy still relevant?
Britain’s royal family is still Canada’s royal family. Roy Green asks how long that can last. Continue reading
Queen Elizabeth II gives royal consent for Prince Harry to marry Meghan Markle
The document, coined the “Instrument of Consent” was released one week before Harry is set to marry the American actress at Windsor’s St. George’s Chapel. Continue reading
How Canada could break up with the monarchy
Half of Canadians want to end ties to the Royal Family when the Queen’s reign ends, according to an Ipsos poll. Here’s how we could do it. Continue reading
Why we still celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday
Victoria Day has a long history in Canada, from militia days to 24 packs of beer. Continue reading
Opening of Parliament reflects the brutality of some age-old traditions
The opening of Parliament is ripe with traditions and symbolism that reach back in time to the beginnings of parliamentary democracy. Continue reading
Man renounces oath to the Queen immediately after becoming Canadian citizen
A Toronto man publicly recanted “the royalty part” of the mandatory Oath of Allegiance to the Queen moments after becoming a Canadian citizen on Monday, choosing to pledge his “true” loyalty only to Canada and its people. Continue reading
Breakfast Buzz: Oath to the Queen in the Canadian citizenship ceremony
What do you think, should the Oath to the Queen still be part of Canadian citizenship ceremonies? Continue reading
Small town Saskatchewan celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s reign
Asquith, Sask., the “Centre of the British Empire,” celebrates as Queen Elizabeth II becomes longest-reigning British monarch. Continue reading
Calgary pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s reign with naval ceremony
By Doug Vaessen Reporter
Calgarians joined the celebrations happening around the world in honour of Queen Elizabeth II Wednesday, including a special ceremony at the Naval Museum of Alberta. Continue reading
Key milestones in Queen Elizabeth II’s life
Queen Elizabeth II became Britain’s longest-reigning monarch Wednesday, surpassing her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. Here are the key milestones in her life. Continue reading