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Canadian Monarchist News Les Nouvelles monarchiques du Canada Spring/printemps 2 016 — No. 37 An occasional Newsletter for members and friends of The Monarchist League of Canada Publications Mail Agreement No. 40030314 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: The Monarchist League of Canada La Ligue Monarchiste du Canada, Publication Mail Poste-publications PO Box 105 7, Lakeshore West PO, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6K 0B2 #40030314 905-855-7262 (800) 465-6925 www.monarchist.ca C.P.A. ST-LAURENT, QC. THE MONARCHI ST LEAG UE OF CANADA – 46th ANNIVER SAR Y 1970-201 6 TRUDEAU SWORN PRIME MINISTER: PALACE AUDIENCE WITH QUEEN TOASTS SOVEREIGN AT CHOG MEETING “Nice moments” “Gracious and insightful” “Selfless service” Warm relationship evident Report and reflections by Canis Vetus er receiving outgoing Prime Min - ister Stephen Harper, who formally Apresented his resignation, the Gov - ernor General swore Justin Trudeau as Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister, together e Prime Minister (above) toasts e Queen in with his Cabinet, at a November 4 cere - Malta. Her Majesty is amused! (below) mony in the Ballroom of Rideau Hall. PM: Your example of dedication and selfless Eager to take the monarchical measure service inspires...long and tireless service of the country’s new leader, loyalists had HM: ank you, Mr. Prime Minister of two statements to which they might refer. Canada, for making me feel so old! (See box p. 2). However, much more was to come from M. Trudeau in his early days as Prime Minister. A press release the first ursday of his Ministry announced that he would have an audience of e Queen in London en route to the CHOG meet - ings in Malta. “I am absolutely delighted that Her Majesty has graciously agreed to this meeting,” ran the statement. “As the Queen’s 12th Canadian prime minister, I am honoured and very much look for - ward to spending this time in conversa - tion with her. In her role as Queen of Canada, she has not only witnessed, but also been an active participant in, the evo - who in turn respected his intellect, energy lution of our country over the past 63 and courtesy. HM told the son “It is nice years. Her Majesty will remain an integral to see you again...under different circum - part of our country’s progress and future.” stances.” Justin Trudeau replied that, e positive tone of the statement was when they first met, e Queen had been evident. Nor was it lost to observers that much taller than he, to which the the PM had made a deliberate effort to Monarch replied “Well, isn’t it extraordi - add a stop in London to meet Canada’s nary to think of it!” Monarch when in fact he could earily e meeting proceeded as cameras have arranged to be received in Malta. were ushered out of the Audience cham - e November 25th meeting between ber. e Prime Minister aerwards re - Sovereign and Prime Minister, aer which flected that “ey were nice moments M. Trudeau’s family was presented, was because I knew how much my dad liked apparently warm, and reflected the old her. You could tell my father was really friendship between Trudeau père and his proud to be introducing his son to the then young children. e first Trudeau – e Governor General (top) shares a happy moment with his newly-installed Prime Minister. e Queen.” At a Canadian High Commission pirouette notwithstanding – had himself Queen (le) greets her 12th Canadian Prime Minister at Buckingham Palace on November 25. Prime lunch later that day, M. Trudeau added enjoyed a good rapport with e Queen, Minister Trudeau (right) meets with the Heir to the rone at CHOG Meeting in Malta. that he had found HM continued on page 2 IN THIS EDITION OF CMN – DANS CE NUMÉRO DE NMC Editorial comments: A Toast to the League p. 6 Queen’s historic reign celebrated pp. 8-9 Trudeau & Harper appraisals pp. 2-3 Quebec Judge confirms Succession Act Sing Happy Birthday to Queen Book review: Canada and the Crown Cour confirme le loi canadien Chantons Bonne Fête à la Reine p. 6 Critique de livre: Le Canada sur la succession p. 3 Invitation: Governor General et la Couronne pp. 10 ff Citizenship Oath – Lagassé p. 4 to visit League April 20 p. 7 2016 Accession Lunch p. 15 TRUDEAU... TRUDEAU ON THE RECORD continued from page 1 some called her words almost “cheeky” – ABOUT THE MONARCHY “gracious and insightful, with a unique as she replied to her Prime Minister’s May, 2014, letter to Monarchist League Chairman Robert Finch, as follows: and valuable perspective.” words. “ank you, Mr Prime Minister of ank you very much for taking the time to write to me regarding the e mutual appreciation continued in Canada, for making me feel so old!” Not 1monarchy in Canada. I would also like to thank you for your kind words of Malta, where Commonwealth tradition every day does the famously reserved congratulations [on being elected Liberal leader]. dictated that the newest Prime Minister Monarch use in public her renowned pri - At the 2012 Liberal Party Convention, delegates were invited to introduce, amongst the leaders should toast the or - vate sense of humour. debate, and vote on Liberal policy. Delegates explicitly rejected a motion to include ganization’s head at the leaders’ dinner. During the many days to come Cana - Trudeau used the occasion to refer to e dians will see to what extent the sunshine severing Canada’s ties with the monarchy as part of Liberal policy. My view is that Queen’s constant presence in the life of perspective on the person of the Monarch severing our centuries-old connection to the monarchy is not a decision to be made Canada, spoke of her “selfless service” and is reflected also in the respect for the in - lightly. e monarchy remains a cornerstone of Canada’s foundation, and any de - recalled her 1947 vow, as he asked those stitution of the Maple Crown. at said, bate surrounding changes to this institution must include as many Canadians as present to charge their glasses. the beginnings could not have been more possible in the discussion. e Queen was unusually personal – propitious. ank you again for taking the time to write. I always appreciate the op - portunity to hear the thoughts and opinions of Canadians. It is through such exchanges of ideas and opinions that I can best represent not only my constituents, but all Canadians. EDITORIAL COMMENT Sincerely, Justin P. J. Trudeau Member of Parliament for Papineau STEPHEN HARPER: Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada MONARCHIST October 2015, reply to League election-time survey of party positions e debt owed to the former [emphasis added]: Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning monarch in Prime Minister was expressed well, 2Canadian history and remains a beloved figure for many Canadians. Over centuries ago, by the Bard: “More is the past 63 years, she has stood with Canada through key moments of our coun - thy due than more than all can pay.” try’s history and, as our nation underwent change and transformation, has been e useful, carefully-conceived and a rock of stability and a steadfast keeper of tradition. e Liberal Party has no well-executed renaissance in the intention of re-opening the Canadian constitution on this issue. Her Majesty national government’s support of will remain an integral part of our country’s evolution, progress, and future. the Crown over the Harper years is the more remarkable as the PM – he was quick to observe – was not a natural monarchist, but one Prime Minister Harper and Monarchist Dom - brought to appreciate the institu - inion Chairman Finch enjoying in-flight dis - TEXT OF TRUDEAU TOAST AT tion by a key Minister in the person cussion aer attending Diamond Jubilee cele - COMMONWEALTH LEADERS’ MEETING of Jason Kenney, and a coterie of brations in London. uber-loyal staffers, including but not limited to Ray Novak, Aaron Campbell Ladies and gentlemen, and Alykhan Velshi. As has so oen been the case during the Reign, the As the Commonwealth’s new - process was greatly encouraged by the profound respect for the Sovereign est head of government, I am which developed through Mr Harper’s meetings with Her Majesty. honoured to offer a toast to Your In removing the Prime Ministerial authority over vice-regal appointments Majesty, Head of the Common - at least from its preliminary stages by first forming an ad hoc non-partisan wealth and Queen of Canada. In committee to find a Governor General in 2005 (how brilliantly they suc - so doing, I am deep ly mindful of ceeded!), then institutionalizing the process, Mr Harper made a contribution Your Majesty’s long and tireless of enduring value to the institution. True, M. Chretien’s very fine appoint - service to the Commonwealth ments of Lieutenant Governors were made in what he openly stated was a po - and its citizens. sition open to traditional patronage. But the invitation to public nomination “As Head of the Common - and citizens’ consideration of individuals, in the first instance, was appropriate wealth you embody our family of to the times, and taken up enthusiastically. What perhaps is less known is the nations and the values expressed fact that the PM personally spent hours with the Committee to discuss its in the Charter collectively en - favoured nominees. Clearly, the Prime Minister sought and never abandoned dorsed three years ago. Your ex - a personal responsibility for the ultimate selection of those who would repre - ample of dedication and selfless service inspires as we strive to build our societies sent his and our Sovereign.