Canadian Monarchist News Les Nouvelles Monarchiques du Canada Summer/Été 2021 – No. 52 An occasional Newsletter for members and friends of The Monarchist League of Canada The Monarchist League of Canada / La Ligue Monarchiste du Canada, PO Box 1057, Lakeshore West PO, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6K 0B2 905-855-7262 (800) 465-6925 www.monarchist.ca THE MONARCHIST LEAGUE OF CANADA – 51th ANNIVERSARY 1970-2021 MARY SIMON SWORN GOVERNOR GENERAL A new beginning at Rideau Hall

Full coverage pages 2-8 GOVERNOR GENERAL SIMON ASSUMES OFFICE: SOME IMPRESSIONS Clearly no “bossy old lady.”

is evident that few folk who should know in fact do know how to stand to attention during an Anthem, and how to perform a neck bow. One supposes that of all the challenges facing Governor General and na- tion, the latter will not figure first! Our Governor General is evident- ly a thoughtful person – and how bravely she uttered a good many words in French. Not a natural “pub- lic speaker” in the popular sense of the phrase, the gravitas of the day al- luded to earlier was served well in Her Excellency’s solemn delivery, one of authority and determination rather than oratory and bombast. Thus a good thing. We leave you to read Mme Simon’s text. It was solid and evidently sin- cere, the substantive elements fo- cused on three points to be her agenda – environment, recovery, reconciliation. How she finds a way for the vice-regal office to make these watchwords without straying into the partisan political area will be a challenge in which her long ex- perience as a diplomat and negotia- tor will be of enormous use. Policy apart, standing out were a gracious reference to The Queen’s “abiding love for Canada,” the ability to ad lib in stumbling over a multi- syllabic French verb – “I have a little trouble with this, but I am learning”; her thanks to unsolicited corre- n a July 26 ceremony which ran CF Band to play the Victory March spondents who had even offered to like clock work, and was attended from Aida during what was billed in help her learn French; and the GG’s Iby only 44 people, due to pan- “Interlude” while the 21-gun Salute revealing that her Inuit name actu- demic restrictions, Mary Simon be- was rendered might have been re- ally means “bossy old lady.” came Canada’s 30th Governor considered, both in terms of the in- Your Ex, you don’t come across General. The lack of the customary auspicious plot of Verdi’s opera and that way at all: serious, determined, crowded Senate Chamber in fact the availability of many stirring thoughtful, modest, yes – and good added gravitas to the occasion – in- Canadian melodies. on you for that subtle reference of stead of the good and great gabbling The reference to the event’s tak- bossiness during which you turned energetically prior to one of the ing place on the historic territory of to address the Prime Minister. All in great ceremonies of State, there was the Algonquin people was repeated fun, to be sure. But every politician a sepulchral silence, reflective of the by the excellent Master of Cere- needs reminding that you represent moment and the importance of the monies, as well as the Prime Minis- the Head of the Nation, even one as Office upon which Ms Simon was ter and Governor General. A day respectful of the Crown as M. about to embark. when the emphasis was appropri- Trudeau! At times the musical elements of ately on reconciliation. Madam, we wish you well, and the occasion seemed to constitute Long-time observers of these have every confidence that you will almost a concert performance with- types of events might properly represent The Queen with distinc- in such a ceremony; but the per- lament the lack of corporate singing tion, restore trust and high stan- formers were all highly talented. rather than a soloist, though this dards to Rideau Hall which now be- Highlights for many were the might be excused this time in a comes your family home and earn haunt ing Armaq, an Inuit song cele- masked environment. Still no place the affection of Canadians, so many brating the strength of women; and was found on this of all occasions of whom see their aspirations for a a soulful rendition by Lourin Zuc- for the singing of the Royal Anthem better country incarnated in you chini of a moving melody sung in which we continue to find inexcus- and your office. French. Perhaps the choice of the able. And to descend to quibbles – it

2 – Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2021 Installation Speech of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, 30th Governor General of Canada

With great respect, I would like to ac- began very far from here. knowledge that today we are standing on the I was born Mary Jeannie May in Arctic unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishin- Quebec, now known as Nuna vik. My Inuk abe people, who have lived and cared for this name is Ningiukudluk. part of the world for thousands of years. I spent my adolescence in Nunavik, living To Prime Minister Trudeau, thank you for a traditional lifestyle with my parents. My your faith in me and for your commitment mom, Nancy, was Inuk. My father, Bob, who to reconciliation. I am honoured, humbled was from the south, managed our local Hud- and ready to be Canada’s first Indigenous son’s Bay company post. governor general. Many months out of the year we lived on Where we gather today is of enor mous the land – travelling by dog team or boat … significance to me. 39 years ago, when this hunting, fishing and gathering food. was the Government Conference Centre, I Over the years I have exchanged stories worked with other Indigenous leaders and with Canadians about fav ourite childhood First Ministers to have our rights affirmed in memories. This is mine: lying in our family’s the Constitution of Canada. That moment tent along the George River, on a bed of made this one possible. spruce boughs and caribou skins, listening to I also want to offer my heartfelt gratitude the early morning sound of birds, and the to Her Majesty The Queen for placing her crunch of snow under the feet of our dog trust and confidence in me. I know she has team. an abiding love for this magnificent country. What I valued most about my upbringing And to my family: thank you to my hus- was my parents teaching my siblings and I band, Whit, to my children, Richard, Louis, how to live in two worlds – the Inuit world and Carole, to my step-children, Rhonda, Di- and the non-Inuit southern world. service organizations, there are ordinary anne and Whitney, to my siblings, and, of This foundation of core values has both Canadians doing extraordinary things. course, to my grandchildren and great-grand- served and shaped me throughout my life, As governor general I will never lose sight children. All of you have given me strength, and I believe helped me get to an important of this – that our selflessness is one of our purpose, love and inspiration over the course turning point as a young girl, when I stopped great strengths as a nation. of my life. being afraid. I pledge to be there for all Canadians. To the Canadian Armed Forces, I am hon- It took time before I gained the self-con- Canada is an Arctic nation. Our Arctic is oured to be taking on the role as Comman- fidence to assert myself and my beliefs in the one of the most unique places on the planet der-in-chief of Canada. Thank you for em- non-Indigenous world. But when I came to – from spring geese to winter darkness, to bodying the meaning of sacrifice, valour and understand that my voice had power and that some of the largest wildlife migrations any- service on behalf of all Canadians. Your con- others were looking to me to be their voice, where on earth. Our North is also a well- viction and courage is of the highest order I was able to let go of my fear. lived and lived-in homeland for Inuit, First and represents the very best of all of us. I’m My first language – Inuktitut – is the lan- Nations and Métis people. looking forward to meeting those serving in guage that defines Inuit as a people, and is The Arctic matters a lot to Canada and to the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Canadian the foundation of our very survival. the world. Canada has championed the cre- Rangers and other Reserve units in the days My second language – English – became a ation of the Arctic Council and the Central ahead. gateway to the world beyond. Arctic Ocean Fishing Agreement. We have Since the announcement of my appoint- And now, I am committed to adding settled modern treaties with Inuit. We have ment, I have been deeply touch ed by the re- Canada’s other official language, French. passed the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act sponses from Canadians who have reached At this point in our shared his tory it is to assure sov er eignty over the Northwest Pas- out to me. clear that many languages are part of the fab- sage, and developed a circumpolar dimension • I have heard from Canadians who describe ric of our nation, as are the stories of those to its foreign policy, which recognized that a renewed sense of possibility for our who have come to Canada in search of a new human security must include environmental country and hope that I can bring people life. security. together. Later, in my early 20s living in Montreal, For many years, Canada has experienced a • I have heard from Canadians who have I worked for the CBC, and found myself sight disproportionate level of impact from cli- challenged me to bring a new and renewed translating the news and explaining to Inuit mate change because the Arctic is warming purpose to the office of the governor gen- listeners across the Arctic the news stories faster than almost anywhere else on the plan- eral to help Canadians deal with the issues from around the world. et. The Arctic represents nearly 40 per cent they are facing. But there has always been another guiding of our landmass, and may be free of summer • I have heard from Canadians who have ex- force in my life – the importance of promot- sea ice in the coming decades. pressed their support in my commitment ing healing and wellness through all forms of The twin global crises of nature destruc- to learn French, and have even offered to education, from creating public policy, to leg- tion and climate change are undoubtedly the assist me in my training! islative reform, to improving school curricu- challenge of our time. For evidence, we need • And I have heard from Canadians who see la, to advocating for human rights. only look at the Arctic, and what has hap- Rideau Hall as the people’s hall – reflecting I have had the privilege in my career of pened this past month across the country: the values, aspirations and diversity of our travelling extensively to all provinces and the devastating impacts of forest fires, pro- great Canadian family. territories. What I remember most is not the longed droughts, record heat waves. I am truly grateful for these words of sup- meetings or conferences, but the mix of cul- I believe that in order to have a healthy port and guidance. tures and heritage that make Canada a beacon future, we must reset our thinking to under- As governor general, I am fully committed to the world. stand that nature contains and creates our to setting and maintaining the highest pos- I will never forget the selfless work of climate. Our climate allows society to be pos- sible standard of work and ethics in all as- Canadians in every corner of this country. sible, and within our society is our economy. pects of my duties. Every day, inside small community halls, As governor general, I will promote and Today is an important and historic day for school gyms, Royal Canadian Legions, places recognize leading examples of community Canada. But my story, to these chambers, of worship, and in thousands of community and Indigenous-driven conservation and of

Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2021 – 3 climate action that are making a real differ- learned as a country that we need to learn the tolerance.” Recognizing that one fifth of all ence and can inspire other Canadians to do real history of Canada. Embracing this truth Canadians were born somewhere else, it is the same. I hope to promote these examples makes us stronger as a nation, unites Canadi- more important than ever to make sure we of Canadian leadership nationally and an society and teaches our kids that we must live up to this commitment. around the world. always do our best, especially when it’s hard. To meet this moment as governor general, I have always viewed Canada as a meta- The discoveries of unmarked graves on I will strive to hold together the tension of phor for family. the grounds of residential schools in recent the past with the promise of the future, in a As members of our large and diverse weeks has horrified me, along with all Cana- wise and thoughtful way. Canadian family, we have to replace the hurt dians. Our society must recognize together our with hope and find the grace and humility to A lot of people think that reconciliation moments of regret, alongside those that give stand together and move towards a more just will be completed through projects and ser- us pride, because it creates space for healing, and equitable future. vices. All Canadians deserve access to ser- acceptance and the rebuilding of trust. I will Addressing mental health and wellness vices. strive to build bridges across the diverse within our families, our schools, our work My view is that reconciliation is a way of backgrounds and cultures that reflect our places and our front-line services is hard and life and requires work every day. great country’s uniqueness and promise. necessary work, but think of the possibilities Reconciliation is getting to know one an- I pledge to meet Canadians in all for stronger, healthier and more prosperous other. provinces and territories to learn first-hand communities. As stated in the Truth and Reconciliation what people are facing, and what could be I would like to acknowledge all Canadians Commission report: “Reconciliation must support done to make their lives better. who have sacrificed their own safety by pro- Aboriginal peoples as they heal from the destructive On the strength of those governors gen- viding essential services during the pandem- legacies of colonization that have wreaked such havoc eral who served before me, I commit to ic so that the rest of us could stay safe. You in their lives.” Canadians that I will move forward with hu- stepped up when the rest of us were told to We are reminded daily that even though mility and purpose to meet this moment in stay home. Thank you. diversity is a core Canadian value, our coun- our shared history. As governor general I am committed to try must do more to respect all languages, Whit and I, and our dog, Neva, are excited using this moment in our country’s history cultures, ethnicities, religions and ways of and honoured that Rideau Hall will be our to build on the work of de-stigmatizing men- living. family home. We also plan to spend time liv- tal health so it is viewed through the same As governor general, I will embody our ing and working at the Citadelle in the City lens as physical ailments, and receives the nation’s commitment to diversity and accep- of Québec. same attention, compassion and understand- tance. I’ve always believed the Right Hon- I am truly honoured by this call to service ing. ourable Kim Campbell held the country up and I will do my best each and every day to Since the publication of the Truth and to the correct standard when she said, “Cana- be worthy of it. Reconciliation report 6 years ago, we have da is the homeland of equality, justice and Thank you. Merci. Miigwetch. Nakurmiik. Extraits du discours d’installation de Son Excellence la tres honorable Mary Simon, 30e gouverneure générale du Canada

Avec beaucoup de respect, je tiens à recon- soient confirmés dans la Constitution cana- service au nom de tous les Canadiens. Votre naître que nous nous trouvons aujourd’hui dienne. Ce moment a rendu possible le mo- conviction et votre courage sont des plus re- sur le territoire non cédé du peuple algon- ment présent. marquables et représentent le meilleur de quin anichinabés, qui vit dans cette partie du Je tiens également à exprimer du fond du nous tous. Je suis impatiente de rencontrer monde et en prend soin depuis des milliers cœur ma gratitude à Sa Majesté la Reine pour dans les prochains jours les membres de d’années.... avoir mis sa foi et sa confiance en moi. Je l’Armée de terre, de la Marine, de la Force aé- Ce lieu où nous réunissons aujourd’hui sais qu’elle voue un amour indéfectible à ce rienne et les Rangers canadiens et d’autres revêt pour moi une énorme importance. Il y magnifique pays.... unités de réserve. de ça 39 ans, lorsque ce lieu était le Centre de Aux Forces armées canadiennes, je suis Depuis l’annonce de ma nomination, j’ai conférences du gouvernement, j’ai collaboré honorée d’accepter le rôle de commandante été profondément touché par les réactions avec d’autres dirigeants autochtones et des en chef du Canada. Je vous remercie d’incar- des Canadiens qui se sont adressés à moi.... premiers ministres pour que nos droits ner le sens du sacrifice, de la bravoure et du J’ai entendu des Canadiens qui ont ex-

4 – Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2021 primé leur appui à ma promesse d’apprendre de la planète. Notre Nord est aussi une patrie le français et qui m’ont même offert de m’ac- bien vivante et bien habitée pour les Inuits, compagner dans ma formation! ... les Premières Nations et les Métis. En qualité de gouverneure générale, je suis L’Arctique compte beaucoup pour le Ca- déterminée à établir et à maintenir les nada et pour le monde entier. Le Canada s’est normes de travail et d’éthique les plus élevées fait le champion de la création du Conseil de qui soient dans toutes les facettes de mes l’Arctique et de l’Accord de pêche dans fonctions.... l’océan Arctique central. Nous avons conclu À ma naissance je m’appelais Mary Jeannie des traités modernes avec les Inuits. Nous May dans le Nouveau-Québec, dorénavant avons adopté la Loi sur la prévention de la connu sous le nom de Nunavik. Mon nom pollution des eaux arctiques pour assurer la inuit est Ningiukudluk. souveraineté sur le passage du Nord-Ouest, et J’ai vécu mon adolescence au Nunavik, développé une dimension circumpolaire à selon un mode de vie traditionnel avec mes notre politique étrangère, qui reconnaît que parents. Ma mère, Nancy, était inuite. Mon la sécurité humaine doit inclure la sécurité père, Bob, originaire du Sud, était gérant du environnementale.... comptoir local de la Compagnie de la Baie La double crise mondiale de la destruc- d’Hudson. tion de la nature et du changement clima- Pendant plusieurs mois dans l’année, nous tique est sans aucun doute le défi de notre vivions sur le territoire – en déplacement en époque. Pour s’en convaincre, il suffit de re- traîneaux à chiens ou dans une embarcation garder l’Arctique et ce qui s’est passé le mois … à la chasse, à la pêche et à la cueillette de dernier dans tout le pays : les effets dévasta- nourriture. teurs des feux de forêt, des sécheresses pro- Au fil des ans, j’ai échangé des anecdotes longées, des vagues de chaleur record. tous les Canadiens. avec des Canadiens sur leurs plus beaux sou- J’estime que pour avoir un avenir sain, Bien des gens pensent que la réconcilia- venirs d’enfance. Voici le mien : couchée dans nous devons revoir notre façon de penser et tion se fera par le biais de projets et de ser- la tente de notre famille aux abords de la comprendre que la nature contient et crée vices. Tous les Canadiens ont le droit d’avoir rivière George, sur un lit de branches d’épi- notre climat. Notre climat permet à la société accès aux services. nette et de peaux de caribou, j’écoutais au d’être possible, et l’économie est une compo- Je suis d’avis que la réconciliation est un petit jour le chant des oiseaux et la neige sante de notre société mode de vie et nécessite un travail quotidien. craquer sous les pattes des chiens de notre En ma qualité de gouverneure générale, je La réconciliation, c’est apprendre à se connaî- attelage. vais promouvoir et reconnaître les exemples tre. Ce que j’ai apprécié le plus de l’éducation de conservation et d’action climatique menés Comme l’indique le rapport de la Com- que reçue, c’était que mes parents nous ensei- par les communautés et les Autochtones qui mission de vérité et réconciliation : « La récon- gnaient à mes frères et sœurs et à moi com- font vraiment une différence et peuvent ins- ciliation doit appuyer les Autochtones pendant qu’ils ment vivre dans deux mondes : le monde pirer d’autres Canadiens à faire de même. guérissent de l’héritage destructeur de la colonisation inuit et le monde non inuit du Sud. J’espère promouvoir ces exemples de leader- qui a fait tant de ravages dans leurs vies. » Ce socle de valeurs fondamentales m’a ship canadien à l’échelle nationale et inter- Chaque jour on nous rappelle que même servie et façonnée tout au long de ma vie, et nationale. si la diversité est une valeur canadienne fon- je crois qu’il m’a aidé à franchir un tournant J’ai toujours considéré le Canada comme damentale, notre pays doit faire davantage important comme fillette, soit le moment où une métaphore de la famille. pour respecter l’ensemble des langues, cul- j’ai cessé d’avoir peur.... En tant que membres de notre grande et tures, ethnies, religions et modes de vie. Ma langue maternelle, l’inuktitut, est la diverse famille canadienne, nous devons En tant que gouverneure générale, j’incar- langue qui définit les Inuits comme peuple et remplacer la souffrance par l’espoir et trouver nerai l’engagement de notre pays envers la di- c’est le fondement même de notre survie. la grâce et l’humilité voulues pour rester unis versité et l’acceptation. J’ai toujours cru que Ma langue seconde, l’anglais, m’a ouvert et avancer vers un avenir plus juste et équita- la très honorable Kim Campbell avait placé le les portes du reste du monde. ble. pays sur la bonne voie lorsqu’elle a affirmé : Je m’engage à apprendre l’autre langue of- Aborder les enjeux de la santé mentale et « Le Canada est la patrie de l’égalité, de la jus- ficielle du Canada, le français.... du bien-être dans nos familles, de nos écoles, tice et de la tolérance. » ... Au cours de ma carrière, j’ai eu le privilège de nos lieux de travail et de nos services de Dans cette situation en tant que gouver- de beaucoup voyager dans toutes les pro- première ligne est un travail ardu et néces- neure générale, je m’efforcerai de concilier les vinces et tous les territoires du Canada. Ce saire, mais pensez aux possibilités de créer tensions du passé et les promesses de l’avenir, dont je me souviens le plus, ce ne sont pas les des communautés plus fortes, plus saines et de manière sage et réfléchie.... réunions ou les conférences, mais bien le mé- plus prospères. Je m’engage à rencontrer les Canadiens lange de cultures et de patrimoines qui font J’aimerais rendre hommage à tous les dans l’ensemble des provinces et territoires du Canada un phare de la planète. Canadiens qui ont sacrifié leur propre sécu- pour apprendre de première main ce à quoi Je n’oublierai jamais le travail altruiste des rité en fournissant des services essentiels les gens font face et ce qui pourrait être fait Canadiens dans tous les coins du pays. pendant la pandémie afin que le reste d’entre pour améliorer leur vie. Chaque jour, dans les petites salles commu- nous puisse rester en sécurité. Vous êtes in- En m’appuyant sur la force des gouver- nautaires, les gymnases des écoles, les tervenus quand on nous a dit de rester à la neurs généraux qui m’ont précédé, je m’en- Légions royales canadiennes et les lieux de maison. Je vous dis un grand merci.... gage envers les Canadiens à aller de l’avant culte, ainsi que dans des milliers d’orga- Depuis la parution il y a six ans du rapport avec humilité et détermination afin de vivre nismes de services communautaires, des de la Commission de vérité et réconciliation, ce moment de notre histoire commune. Canadiens ordinaires accomplissent des nous avons su en tant que pays que nous Whit et moi, ainsi que notre chienne, choses extraordinaires. devons apprendre la véritable histoire du Ca- Neva, sommes ravis et honorés que Rideau En tant que gouverneure générale, je ne nada. L’acceptation de cette vérité nous rend Hall devienne notre maison familiale. Nous perdrai jamais de vue que notre altruisme est plus forts en tant que pays, unit la société avons également l’intention de vivre et de l’une de nos grandes forces en tant que pays... canadienne et enseigne à nos enfants que travailler à la Citadelle de Québec. Le Canada est un pays de l’Arctique. Notre nous devons toujours faire de notre mieux, Je suis honorée d’être gouverneure géné- Arctique est l’un des endroits les plus uniques surtout dans les situations difficiles. rale. Je ferai de mon mieux, tous les jours, de la planète – des oies du printemps aux té- La découverte de tombes non identifiées pour être à la hauteur. nèbres de l’hiver, en passant par certaines des sur les terrains des pensionnats indiens ces Thank you. Merci. Miigwetch. Nakurmiik. plus grandes migrations d’animaux sauvages dernières semaines m’a horrifié, à l’instar de

Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2021 – 5 pon learning of the appoint- extensive background in diplomacy, First Nations communities. A resi- Reflections ment of Mary Simon as Can - negotiating and representation, it’s dent of polar reaches, she under- Uada’s 30th Governor General, difficult to imagine Canada’s first In- stands how tenuous surviving can on the my first impression was one of “it’s digenous Federal Vice-Regal will ig- be as well as the acute sense of about time” which was quickly nore her mandate as Her Majesty’s hopelessness in the face of simply followed by a sense of pride that emissary and resort to favoritism. securing the basics of all lives: food, appoinment Aboriginal people are achieving re- It might be fair to say The Queen clothing and shelter. spect and honour after centuries will pay particular attention to her She’s seen the wistful eyes of of Mary of neglect, abuse and dis honesty. newest Canadian Governor General young people as they view southern Coupled with that was a profound after Ms. Simon’s predecessor’s unfor- peers enjoying a standard of living relief that the Inuit of Canada’s Far tunate performance and the toxic cul- they know they’ll never attain. It’s Simon as North are finally receiving the plat- ture she helped create in Rideau Hall. one thing to say, “study and work form they’ve lacked and so richly In addition, the Prime Minister hard and you too can have all the Governor deserved for decades. and the body which was charged perks and consumer goodies of your As a Canada’s premier and most with selecting a candidate for the age group that you see on TV”. It’s General honoured person of state, our Queen vacant position will also be closely quite another thing to be faced with has given both her overt (as well as watching after the previous Gover- the decision to stay close to the fam- tacit) nod of approval to represent nor General reflected badly on the ily that nurtures and loves you or By the service and duty which are hall- PM’s appointment that left many break loose and move south to a David Kanowakeron marks of the Canadian Monarchy. questioning both the National lead- very alien culture with few if any Hill-Morrison, UE The Inuit, Metis and First Nations er’s skills and common sense in fill- support systems to assist when Mohawk – of Canada have a very special rela- ing vacant positions at such a high needed. That’s a choice almost every Six Nations of tionship with the Crown which dif- and respected level. young Aboriginal faces at some time the Grand River fers from that of non-Aboriginals. In my opinion, the issue of the or another. Now there’s a Governor By declaration and decree, the In- new G-G being non-conversant in General who has witnessed that digenous people of Canada are con- French is a complete non-starter; dilemma. sidered Allies of the Crown rather she taught Inuktituk for four years Survival across Native Canada than Subjects of the Crown. It is this at the university level at McGill takes in many scenarios. seemingly minor difference that University.As such, she already has In light of the shattering head- represents centuries of Nation-to- the foundation of learning a new lines of late, Aboriginals might have State alliances, fellowships and vows language and is eminently aware of every right to expect the Queen’s of Allegiance, most often detailed the pitfalls, difficulties and chal- representative to invest some excep- via the power of Treaties. lenges students face as they learn a tional time into responding to what Canada’s future lies north; in many language. could easily become a tinderbox aspects, it has always been a northern Fluent in an Indigenous language issue.However, I don’t see address- focus that drives the agendas of the which uses syllabics instead of the ing this particular issue as ‘favor i - southern society and communities. letters most Canadians are familiar tism’ any more than I’d accuse a G- However, for centuries, the Far North with, she also must be familiar (if G of Japanese ancestry as playing ‘fa- has been neglected unless something not fluent) in the various dialects of vorites’ by responding to the his- was needed, belittled unless their Inuktituk which are spoken and toric and draconian measures taken importance was wanted for national written throughout the Arctic. Ob- against Japanese-Canadians during defense purposes and seen as in- viously completely articulate in En- the Second World War. significant and unimportant unless glish, Ms. Simon has the benefit of This is a contemporary crisis something like global warming French which also has 26 letters in brought upon the government of threatens Canadian sovereignty in its alphabet making the transition Canada that calls for a non-partisan the newly opened shipping routes in easier than, say, learning the Mo- act or address. Nothing more and and around the Northwest Passage. hawk language which has 12 letters certainly, nothing less. To hold a Mary Simon’s C.V. tells a tale of of the Roman alphabet. Franco- special Day of Remembrance na- senior appointments in broadcast- phone Canadians need only be fair tionwide might merit some consid- ing, academia, business, govern- and understanding as the new Gov- eration but to have a special apology mental affairs and a variety of Inuit ernor General tackles her French in the House of Commons seems to organizations such as the Inuit Cir- studies the same as any other stu- ring hollow this time. cumpolar Conference and the cre- dent of languages. The tragedy of hundreds of chil- ation of the Arctic Council. As Pres- I feel some of Aboriginal Canada dren being discovered in unmarked ident of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, will naturally be expecting special graves calls for words of healing, she was in charge of the body repre- consideration will be given to the is- perhaps some sort of initiative that senting Inuit interests and serving sues they face. Ms. Simon, of all peo- adds a footnote of reality in the his- as a sounding board so that the ple, must be well aware of the nu- tory books of Canada. Something of voices of the Inuit are heard.As a merous issues the Nunavummiut this gravity calls for the special State diplomat, she served as the Can- deal with on a daily basis: food and to Nation and Nation to State asso- adian Ambassador to Denmark job insecurity, shortages of afford- ciation which has guided, supported which will prove useful in her ap- able quality housing, community and affirmed the unique relation- pointment as Governor General. drug and alcohol addiction, suicides ship between the Crown and the I’d heard of Mary Simon in pass- of young people, boredom and alien- Inuit, Metis and First Nations for ing, along with other notable Inuit ation, difficulties and challenges of centuries. leaders such as the up-and-coming accessing medical facilities, and a Perhaps the timing of this ap- current President of the Inuit pervasive attitude of some southern pointment is providential in itself. Tapiriit Kanatami, Natan Obed and Canadians who demand “why don’t I feel nothing but grateful appre- Nunavut’s first Premier, Paul Okalik. they just move south to where the ciation for the incoming Governor While some Canadians might be in- money and jobs are?” General and look forward to her clined to see prejudicial preference As such, she already has first- serving, defending and supporting towards the Aboriginal segment of hand knowledge of the exact same the people of Canada and our Cana- Canada she serves, given Ms. Simon’s vexing problems of any number of dian Monarch.

6 – Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2021 Governor General Simon: An Appraisal by Bruce Hallsor, QC served as a prominent Aboriginal leader in Canada, but also because Bruce Hallsor is a lawyer practising her life and her career indicates that in Victoria, BC, and a holder of the while she is rightly proud of her Monarchist League of Canada’s Aboriginal heritage, she gives even Gold Badge of Service more priority to Canada as a whole, hroughout Canadian history, and to the Arctic region which she Aboriginal leaders have been has sought to develop for the benefit Tamong the staunchest support- of all residents, aboriginal and non- ers of the Monarchy, arguing that the aboriginal alike. direct treaty relationship between Governor General Simon was First Nations and the Crown has born in Kangiqsualujjuaq, in north- given them a superior legal status to ern Quebec, in 1947, the second of 8 that which first nations enjoyed in children in a large family. As her fa- republican countries on this conti- ther was an Anglophone manager of nent. In recent years, courts have the local Hudson Bay Company out- consistently affirmed the principle post, and her mother was indige- of the honour of the Crown, and the nous, young Mary Simon grew up fiduciary duty that the Crown owes with access to both the traditional to first nations. Indeed, from a legal culture of the Inuk people, and the perspective, the existence of the English culture of her father. Edu- Monarchy has aligned very closely cated locally at a young age, for high with the interests of first national school, she was sent to Colorado. Al- leaders in the last thirty years. though Fountain, Colorado is by no sion on Aboriginal Peoples, and It is somewhat ironic therefore, means a big city, it would have rep- Prime Minister Chretien twice and perhaps a function of a failure resented a substantial urban adjust- named her as an ambassador; first of certain activists to appreciate first ment from life in a village of less for circumpolar affairs, and subse- nations constitutional history, that than 1,000 people on the Arctic quently to the Kingdom of Den- recent revelations about unsavory Ocean, where she spent much of her mark. aspects of residential schools and time exposed to a traditional Inuk As she had done in several previ- other examples of poor historical lifestyle. This experience would have ous capacities, Mary Simon made it treatment of first nations, have led undoubtedly left an impression on clear during her career in federal some to argue that the Crown is a Ms. Simon, and helped her to better government service that while she symbol of historic oppression of understand the non-aboriginal side identified strongly with her Innu Aboriginal peoples. of her heritage and culture. heritage, she was both Innu and From a legal perspective, this is In her early 20s, Ms. Simon re- Canadian, and she represented the nonsense. That legal fact has now, turned to the north to work for the interests of the country as a whole however, recently held sway for a CBC. There, she met her future hus- and all its people. As Canadian am- vocal minority who seem bent on band, Whit Fraser, a fellow CBC bassador to Denmark, she attended erasing from our country a wide journalist who was then gaining na- a long list of diplomatic receptions swath of place names, traditions, and tional recognition for his coverage of and was said to have represented the constitutional offices which origi- the Mackenzie Valley pipeline, and interests of Canada very well. This nated in the so-called “Colonial” era. other stories about Arctic develop- Ambassadorship will likely be her While the policies of various Cana- ment. Although Mr. Fraser left the most relevant on the job training for dian governments clearly failed to North to work as a national reporter her new role as Governor General. serve Aboriginal Canadians, the in- in the 1980s, the two remained fast The fact that she is familiar with stitutions of the Crown have done friends, and when the Mulroney diplomatic protocols and expecta- nothing but temper such failures, Government appointed him head of tions will give her a head start on and affirm the strong legal position the Canadian Arctic Commission in many aspects of her job as Her of first nations with respect to their 1991, he left journalism and was free Majesty’s representative in Canada. resources, land treaties, and tradi- to marry a woman who had by then Some have criticised Ms. Simon’s tional rights, there is a minority of become a prominent national leader appointment because of her lack of aboriginals and their vocal support- for Arctic peoples. proficiency in French. As she pointed ers who extend their call for “recon- Mary Simon left journalism in out in her announcement speech, ciliation” to the abolishment of the the mid-1970s when she was elected this is something she is committed to institutions that make up the Cana- to the Board of Directors of the working on, but she can hardly be dian Monarchy. Northern Quebec Inuit Association. faulted for the language upbringing It was in light of this poorly Her obvious talent led her to take she had in the 1940s and 50s. She is, thought out argument that Monar- on greater and greater roles within in fact, the third of the last four Gov- chists were happy to see that our the Inuit community, and soon she ernors General to be from Quebec. new Governor General will be in a became one of the lead representa- And while it is true that we have not position to speak authoritatively on tives of the Inuit people in both the had a Governor General who was not Aboriginal matters on behalf of Her 1992 and 1993 constitutional negoti- fluent in French since Raymond Hy- Majesty. Indeed, a look at the life ations. While her principled advo- natshin (who was, like Mary Sim- history of Mary Simon reveals that cacy for Innu people may have cre- mon, nonetheless fluent in two other she is very well qualified to restore ated difficulties for Prime Ministers languages), most francophone Cana- respect for the office of Governor Trudeau and Mulroney, they must dians appear to have accepted this ap- General in Canada, and for the insti- have both recognised her talents, as pointment as one of an outstanding tution that she now represents. This the Mulroney government hired her person who is certainly committed to is not just because Ms Simon has as secretary for the Royal Commis- being able to communicate effective-

Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2021 – 7 Governor General ly in both official languages. Fair- Simon: An Appraisal... minded Canadians recognise that not continued from page 8 every appointee will tick every box, and that the remarkable career and ability of this appointee, and her gen- erous attitude toward all cultures in Canada, will allow us to overlook her modest limitations in communicat- ing directly with unilingual franco- phone Canadians. Ms. Simon’s distinguished career shows that she is more than quali- and values. All Canadians should her Inuk and her English ancestors fied for the role of Governor Gener- also rejoice that we have a Governor if she can play a role in reconcilia- al, but her two backgrounds, as an General who has always put her tion, and in building an understand- Aboriginal leader, and as a represen- country ahead of herself, and has al- ing that the offices of the Crown, via tative of all Canadians, make her ap- ways sought, even in constitutional the Governor Generalship, exist to pointment especially appropriate at negotiations where she represented support reconciliation, and have a this time in our history. Aboriginals, to bring Canadians to- great role to play in healing, rather Aboriginal Canadians may rightly gether to build a common future, than hindering, our coming together celebrate the fact that an occupant of rather than promote resentment of as Canadians in full reconciliation our highest domestic office shares a the past, and division in the present. with each other and our common lived understanding of their culture Mary Simon will do well to honour history.

RT HON RICHARD WAGNER: Un peu d’indulgence, s’il vous plaît! AN APPRECIATION In our peaceable realm whose court personalities, if not always A Little Understanding, please! their decisions, are far removed by Karim Al-Dahdah, tervient au milieu d’une période lamenting (maybe rightfully so) her from the bitter controversies and politicking south of the border, we Québec Media Spokesman, The d’incertitude sur la voie de la récon- inability to communicate in both mean no disrespect to say that Monarchist League of Canada ciliation, alors que les Canadiens the country’s official languages. An most Canadians outside the legal autochtones et non-autochtones editorial in Le Devoir states that profession would not be able to n a beaucoup parlé ici au Qué- doivent faire face à la découverte dé- “more than seven million Canadians name the Chief Justice, the Rt Hon bec de l’incapacité de la pro- chirante de plusieurs sites funéraires speak French and have the right to Richard Wagner. However, as HE Ochaine gouverneure générale à proximité d’anciens pensionnats. demand that their ‘de facto’ head of Richard Wagner, Administrator of Mary Simon à parler français. La La sensibilisation est plus que jamais State be able to communicate with Canada during the second longest vacancy of the Governor réaction des médias francophones et nécessaire. Si les peuples et les orga- them”. “Decades have elapsed be- Generalship in our history, he du grand public a été, au mieux, nisations autochtones eux-mêmes tween her school days and her nom- deserves our thanks. Following an contradictoire et, au pire, indignée applaudissent la désignation de l’un ination as governor general, when unhappy departure from Rideau par le rejet apparent d’une longue d’entre eux à la plus haute fonction, she did not feel it was useful to learn Hall, Mr Wagner’s faultless tradition de bilinguisme à Rideau ne pouvons-nous pas, en tant que French.” also writes La Presse’s exercise of his constitutional Hall. Canadiens francophones, faire preuve Patrick Lagacé, one of the most pop- duties won him wide admiration. La plupart – y compris les organi- d’un peu de compréhension et de ular columnists in the Quebec. “Am His eloquent, modest farewell message is well worth reading: sations autochtones – se réjouissent tolérance? Le fait que Mme Simon I supposed to applaud that she is www.gg.ca/en/media/news/2021/ du fait qu’une femme autochtone ne maîtrise pas le français ne devrait promising to learn French at the age message-canadians-administrator accède enfin au poste de représen- pas gâcher un moment aussi impor- of 73?” - and one sentence deserves tante de la Reine au Canada. Son tant pour les peuples autochtones. This statement, while it makes emphasis in our journal: ... I have parcours impressionnant a été re- Elle a pleinement reconnu le pro- sense, does not take into context the gained a deeper understanding connu comme exemplaire et adapté blème et a fait la promesse d’appren- current social situation. These are no of and appreciation for our au poste. dre le français le plus rapidement ordinary times (far from that), as this institutions and have seen the D’un autre côté, beaucoup déplo- possible. Donnons-lui une chance appointment comes in the midst of strength of our constitutional monarchy up close and at work. rent (peut-être à juste titre) son in- car il y a tant de bonnes choses à a shaky road in the path towards rec- It has been a reassuring realization, capacité à communiquer dans les faire et d’espoir à mettre dans cette onciliation as both Indigenous and and confirmation, for me. We are deux langues officielles du pays. Un nomination historique. non-Indigenous Canadians come to fortunate to have these institutional éditorial du Devoir affirme que “plus ba term with the gut-wrenching and mechanisms in place. de sept millions de Canadiens par- uch has been said here in triggering discoveries of several buri- As, we suspect with relief, the lent français et ont le droit d’exiger Quebec about next governor al sites near former residential Chief Justice now once again may que leur chef d’État ‘de facto’ soit Mgeneral Mary Simon’s inabili- schools. Outreach is needed now turn his complete attention to the capable de communiquer avec eux”. ty to speak French. The reaction more than ever. If Indigenous people issues which come before the « Des décennies se sont écoulées from the Francophone media and and organizations themselves are ap- Court, we say in respect of his emulating the tradition of entre ses études et sa nomination au the general public has been, at best, plauding the designation of one of selflessness set by The Queen poste de gouverneur général, alors conflicted and at worst, outraged at them to the highest office, aren’t we and most vice-regals, “Well done, qu’elle n’a pas jugé utile d’apprendre the apparent dismissal of a long tra- as Francophone Canadians able to good and faithful servant.” le français », écrit aussi Patrick La- dition of bilingualism at Rideau show a bit of understanding and tol- gacé, de La Presse, l’un des chroni- Hall. erance? Mrs Simon’s lack of French queurs les plus populaires au Qué- Most – including Indigenous or- fluency should not ruin such an im- bec. « Suis-je censé applaudir qu’elle ganizations – are celebrating the fact portant moment for Indigenous peo- promette d’apprendre le français à that an Indigenous woman is finally ple. She has has fully acknowledged l’âge de 73 ans? ». taking over the job of the Queen’s the issue and made the promise of Cette déclaration, bien que pleine representative in Canada. Her im- learning French as quickly as possi- de sens, ne tient pas compte de la pressive background has been ac- ble. Let’s give her a chance, as there situation sociale actuelle. Nous ne knowledged as exemplary and fit for is so much good to be done – and vivons pas une époque ordinaire the job. much hope put into this historic (loin de là), car cette nomination in- On the other side, many are nomination. 8 – Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2021 Statement by the Dominion Chairman, Robert Finch Republicanism will not help with reconciliation

In the aftermath of the horrific discoveries towards reconciliation. However, they could United States and Mexico? Surely not. of the bodies of Indigenous children at for- not be more wrong in that assertion. Today, there exists great public support for mer residential schools across the country, Just as in the broader population, Indige- Indigenous people, concern for their causes, Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians nous opinion on the monarchy is far from and regret for past wrongs. But tearing down have rightly been asking themselves what being universal. Some support it, some do other institutions that are important to many more can be done to help achieve reconcili- not, and some don’t care. However, reconcil- – including Indigenous people – is not the ation. iation does not mean republicanism. No- way to go tactically or strategically to achieve Recently, a school in Creston, BC removed where in the Truth and Reconciliation Com- reconciliation. Ditto for any widespread its royal connection and renamed the Prince mission is there a call for ending the monar- charges of colonialism and the like applied to Charles Secondary School. Statues of Queen chy in Canada. In fact, a general theme found today’s Royal Family who, quite frankly, have Victoria have been toppled and vandalized throughout its ninety-four calls to action is done more to champion Indigenous issues with barely a whimper of disapproval. On how the Indigenous-Crown relationship can than many of our politicians, bureaucrats, Twitter, so-called allies of Indigenous peo- be fostered and strengthened. The final call academics, pundits, and so-called activists. ples without a shred of sober second thought to action called upon the government to Blaming The Queen or other members of equate anyone who supports the Crown with amend the Oath of Citizenship to include a the Royal Family for the misdeeds and mis- condoning and enabling genocide. All, of reference to treaties all while keeping refer- takes of the past is undeserved and ultimately course, in the name of reconciliation. ences to The Queen and her successors. unhelpful to the reconciliation cause and the Unfortunately, there is a belief among some Hardly a republican manifesto. country. We have an exciting opportunity to that erasing symbols of the monarchy and the It is surely worth asking what exactly a re- come together and rebuild the nation-to-na- Royal Family will somehow help bridge the public would even achieve in the first place tion relationship between the Crown and In- divide between us. Some want to go as far as for Canada’s First Nations, Inuit, and Metis. digenous peoples. Perhaps the Queen herself abolishing the monarchy altogether, replacing Would the lives of Indigenous peoples be im- has a special role to play in this rebuilding. the Queen and the Crown with a President proved? Would they be better off? Well, have Let’s seize the moment. Let’s not squander it and republican system of government. They the Indigenous populations prospered in our with ill-conceived actions that will only fur- argue that republicanism is the way forward republican neighbours to the south, the ther divide us.

Déclaration de Robert Finch, Président, la Ligue Monarchiste du Canada Le républicanisme ne contribuera pas à la réconciliation

À la suite des découvertes horri- pourraient pas se tromper davantage Aujourd’hui, l’opinion publique bles de corps d’enfants autochtones dans cette affirmation. soutient largement les peuples au- dans d’anciens pensionnats à travers Tout comme dans la population tochtones, se préoccupe de leurs le pays, les Canadiens autochtones en général, l’opinion des autoch- causes et regrette les erreurs du et non autochtones se demandent à tones sur la monarchie est loin passé. Mais démolir d’autres institu- juste titre ce qui peut être fait de d’être universelle. Certains la sou- tions qui sont importantes pour plus pour contribuer à la réconcilia- tiennent, d’autres non, et d’autres beaucoup – y compris pour les au- tion. encore s’en moquent. Cependant, tochtones – n’est pas la voie tactique Récemment, une école de Cres- réconciliation ne signifie pas répu- ou stratégique à suivre pour parvenir ton, en Colombie-Britannique, a blicanisme. La Commission de vé- à la réconciliation. Il en va de même supprimé son lien royal et a été re- rité et de réconciliation n’appelle pour les accusations de colonialisme baptisée Prince Charles Secondary nulle part à la fin de la monarchie au et autres accusations de ce type por- School. Des statues de la reine Vic- Canada. En fait, un thème général tées à l’encontre de la famille royale toria ont été renversées et vandali- que l’on retrouve dans les quatre- d’aujourd’hui qui, très franchement, sées sans que l’on entende un seul vingt-quatorze appels à l’action est a fait plus pour défendre les ques- murmure de désapprobation. Sur la façon dont la relation entre les tions autochtones que nombre de Twitter, des soi-disant alliés des Autochtones et la Couronne peut nos politiciens, bureaucrates, uni- peuples autochtones, sans l’ombre être encouragée et renforcée. Le der- versitaires, experts et soi-disant d’une réflexion, assimilent toute nier appel à l’action demandait au militants. personne qui soutient la Couronne gouvernement de modifier le ser- Blâmer la Reine ou d’autres mem- à une personne qui tolère et permet ment de citoyenneté pour y inclure bres de la famille royale pour les un génocide. Tout cela, bien sûr, au une référence aux traités tout en méfaits et les erreurs du passé est nom de la réconciliation. conservant les références à la Reine immérité et, en fin de compte, inu- Malheureusement, certains croient et à ses successeurs. Ce n’est pas tile pour la cause de la réconciliation que l’effacement des symboles de la vraiment un manifeste républicain. et pour le pays. Nous avons une oc- monarchie et de la famille royale Il est certainement utile de se de- casion passionnante de nous ras- contribuera d’une certaine manière mander ce qu’une république appor- sembler et de reconstruire la rela- à combler le fossé qui nous sépare. terait exactement aux Premières na- tion de nation à nation entre la Cou- Certains veulent aller jusqu’à l’abo- tions, aux Inuits et aux Métis du Ca- ronne et les peuples autochtones. La lition pure et simple de la monar- nada. La vie des peuples indigènes Reine elle-même a peut-être un rôle chie, en remplaçant la reine et la serait-elle améliorée ? Leur situation spécial à jouer dans cette recons- couronne par un président et un serait-elle meilleure ? Eh bien, les truction. Saisissons l’occasion. Ne le système de gouvernement républi- populations autochtones ont-elles gâchons pas par des actions mal cain. Ils affirment que le républica- prospéré chez nos voisins républi- conçues qui ne feront que nous di- nisme est la voie à suivre pour la ré- cains du sud, les États-Unis et le viser davantage. conciliation. Cependant, ils ne Mexique ? Certainement pas.

Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2021 – 9 PRINCE PHILIP, DU

t the news of the death of the tors by no means “monarchists” and truth I will bear unto you, to Duke of Edinburgh in his one found in his life and example much live and to die against all manner of Ahundredth year, the nation and to praise. Both major Canadian net- folk.” the Commonwealth joined in sor- works carried live the Funeral, at In keeping these oaths during row, yet also with thanksgiving for once austere and hauntingly beauti- the foundational early days of the his singularly useful life of restless ful, with more than a few tears shed reign of the young Queen, in the and many-faceted service in support at the sight of our Queen, bereft, sit- emergent steps towards the modern of the Throne. Flags flew at half- ting alone due to distancing regula- monarchy co-existing with an un- mast throughout Canada, memorial tions. deferential media as of the 1960’s, in books opened and religious services Of course our chief concern was the popular celebration of its Jubilee held – and even those commenta- and must remain for The Queen, as milestones mingled with the pres- she comes to terms with the loss of sures upon members of the family, Prince Philip, whom she famously and in the rich contentment of the described as “my strength and stay.” knowledge of absolute love given, As subject, his duty to his Sov - duty done and years well spent, ereign was unqualified. As partner Philip became quite simply “the in- in the reign, his innovative mind dispensable man.” and forthright spirit added lustre to In private life and inmost being, the achievements of the era of the acutely sensitive to the needs of second Elizabeth. As husband, and others and full of faith in God; in father of the Royal Family, his was public station often flinty, candid the unqualified “love that asks no and self-deprecating, Philip became question.” part of the tapestry of our times His the activities which an- woven throughout the reign. Thus chored the Crown in the realities of in following the multiplicity of his the present age, and shepherded it good example, we might long re- through triumphs and difficult member him as “Mr Valiant-for- times alike. His the constancy Truth.” whose forthrightness allowed a life Philip’s long life and good exam- of innovation based on keen percep- ple ran “with patience the race that tion of societal needs, while respect- is set before us” and in faith that he ing tradition and welcoming might receive “the crown of glory change. that fadeth not away.” That glory lies When Philip wed Princess Eliza- not in riches or honours and trib- beth in 1947, he promised “to love utes, but in his love unstinting of and to cherish” her “until death do his wife and family, the respect of us part.” In the Coronation of 1953, the world and the memory of the he was the first to kneel before Her good deeds Philip did, the burdens Majesty, anointed and crowned, to of which all may now feel chal- render his Homage and swear “faith lenged to take up a share.

10 – Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2021 KE OF EDINBURGH

COMPLETE TEXT OF League members remember Prince Philip STATEMENT BY THE QUEEN APRIL 21, 2021 JOHN YOGIS, HALIFAX: I was given I have, on the occasion of access to The Queen and Prince my 95th birthday today, Philip at various times during their received many messages of 1994 Halifax visit including the good wishes, which I very State Dinner. Even though I was much appreciate. in the royal presence for hours I While as a family we are in a never expected to actually speak to period of great sadness, it has either HM or HRH. On their last been a comfort to us all to see and to hear the tributes paid day I think I was the only photog- to my husband, from those rapher permitted to take pictures within the United Kingdom, at a private coffee gathering follow- the Commonwealth and ing a ceremony where HRH pre- around the world. sented Duke of Edinburgh Awards. My family and I would like to I snapped away as he spoke to vari- thank you all for the support ous guests, and then he surprised and kindness shown to us me by coming over and saying, in recent days. “I understand you are a law profes- We have been deeply touched, sor?” I replied, “Yes, sir.” He then and continue to be reminded that Philip had such an said, “what the hell are you doing extraordinary impact on taking pictures”? He moved on and countless people I never had the chance to make a throughout his life. reply. I later realized he had been filled in by the then Chairman of victims,” he muttered under his greeted me by saying, “Ah, you the League branch. I guess that breath. But I heard him. again!” But my Mother was counts as part of a conversation. THE FOUNDER RECALLS: I covered the absolutely thrilled! I must say, however, that I was Royal Homecoming of 1976 for JUDY HAGEN, OF COURTENAY, BC: In pleas ed to get quite a few very the League’s publication, Monarchy the 1980’s, my husband, Hon Stan good photos some of which I Canada. On the first afternoon, Hagen was Minister of Science copyrighted. Gordon Winter, Lieutenant Gover- and Technology so he squired the JOHN FRASER, OF TORONTO (SOMETIME nor of Newfoundland, held a re- Duke around all day to show off MASTER OF MASSEY COLLEGE): Prince ception at Government House for technology at BCIT and UBC. Philip came to Massey College the media on tour... Each of us was There was a large official dinner during The Queen’s Golden Jubilee presented to the Royal couple in- that night. As the Duke walked visit to Canada... The College was cluding the news outlet we were slowly behind Her Majesty and the founded by the late Vincent representing. We were asked to Premier, down a row of tables lead- Massey and its cornerstone was move briskly through it, as The ing to the Head Table. the Duke laid by Prince Phillip in 1962. Queen and the Duke would then spotted Stan, stepped back and When Philip returned in 2002... chat informally as we assembled whispered to him... “so you have to the most fun was when I took him in small groups in the spacious come to this sort of thing too!” on a tour of the quadrangle where gardens. The Queen smiled and RODDY MACKENZIE, OF VANCOUVER: hoping to meet him were over shook my hand; but the Duke In 1993, I had lunch with Prince 300 of the College community. maintained his grip as I began to Philip at the Seaforth Armoury in This included all the members of turn away, and shall we say pro- Vancouver... When HRH arrived, I the Southam journalism fellow- pelled me back, turned to HM and was the midpoint of the receiving ship.... When we approached the said with great enjoyment, “Did line, ten of us formed to meet him. six journalists, I said to Himself: you hear? He’s in competition with The atmosphere was stiff and for- “Well, Sir, here are the journalism us.” The Queen gave him what one mal. When I was introduced we fellows.” Prince Phillip looked at might call her ‘O, Philip’ look, a shook hands. Then he asked what them suspiciously. He wasn’t the faint half-smile. I was then re- I do when I’m not being a Seaforth. greatest friend the media had then leased from the tent to the cool of I replied: “I’m a lawyer sir”. As the – or now. “And what the devil do the gardens, only to be kidded in Prince was about to move on, they do?” he asked, narrowing his my “group” by Charlie Lynch, the I added: “and my wife (with whom eyes. “Well Sir,” I responded help- Southam correspondent and a great he had just shaken hands) is a fully and enthusiastically, “they get monarchist. Some years later, in Judge.” Prince Philip stopped so a year off from work, they also get the course of the Golden Jubilee abruptly the senior Seaforth es- to study any subject the university homecoming to Canada, I took corting him almost bumped into offers and go on trips of discovery my Mother to a Garden Party at him... “A lawyer married to a to Europe and other places.” “A Rideau Hall to realize her life-long Judge?” He paused, looked at us bit of a holiday then, is it chaps?” ambition to meet The Queen – both, and then added: “There isn’t asked Prince Phillip as he kept we were presented when a League any collusion here, is there?” walking past the journalists who member’s diorama was given her. Then he threw back his head and all nodded enthusiastically; but he I had been at several events during laughed, thereby breaking the didn’t linger to hear the answer... the tour, so was not surprised formal tension in the room, and “....and a bit of a holiday for your when the Duke, following HM, creating an amiable atmosphere.

Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2021 – 11 How might monarchists contribute to a better understanding of the monarchy during a time of concern about indigenous matters? by Ian McKechnie tion does not equal republicanism? I’m not FOURTH: It has been clear for some time sure how this would be accomplished in clear that we as monarchists can no longer Ian is a resident of Lindsay, Ontario, where he is practical terms – newspaper op-eds, perhaps? take for granted that people know why por- a freelance writer and researcher who writes about Certainly, through speaking to the leaders traits of the Monarch hang in public places, issues of cultural and historical significance. and members of First People communities. or why there are statues erected to current FIRST: The League should consult with First THIRD: How could more be done to en- and past Sovereigns. Perhaps a QR code, or Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples in develop- hance public awareness of specific, impactful some such digital link, should be included on ing a concerted strategy as to its initiatives ways the Royal Family and the Vice-Regal future portraits of the Queen (and, later, relating to Indigenous matters, from adver- team have advanced reconciliation? I think King). The curious could then scan these tising and CMN articles to responses to media here of James Bartleman’s book drive where- codes, which would take them to the Gov- queries..The issue here, as I am sure many can by tens of thousands of volumes were donat- ernment of Canada’s [Canadian Heritage’s] appreciate, is that it will not do our cause a ed by Ontarians and curated by His Honour’s website about the Crown; to the Governor service in the present climate to have “set- staff in order to provide books for the woe- General’s website; or to the League’s website tlers” perceived as lecturing First Nations/ fully-stocked libraries in Indigenous commu- – or perhaps all three! As for statues and Inuit/Metis about the Crown and its impor- nities – and the Prince of Wales’ efforts to other types of public art relating to the tance – in so many ways, this needs to be raise awareness about Indigenous languages. monarchy, perhaps the League should advo- done by FN/Inuit/Metis peoples themselves. There are several other examples – sadly, due cate for the installation of interpretive sig- SECOND: Has the League considered engag- to the media’s apparent indifference to the nage which presents a balanced view of his- ing current/former Indigenous Lieutenant provincial vice-regal office, the public – In- tory, while also informing and educating Governors, by way of gentle suggestion, to digenous and non-Indigenous alike – rarely passers-by about why the Crown matters help spread the word about how reconcilia- is made aware of these initiatives. today? Is the monarchy ‘conservative?’ A reflection, by Logan Liut mosexuality as “a mental illness, […] it’s a immemorial: full republics without con- psychiatric condition.” Is this the current straints are inherently broken. They are bro- A recent graduate of St Michael’s College, Toronto, stance of our New Democrats, or of Canadi- ken because they have no allegiance to a Logan is a member of the League’s media team. He ans today? Of course not! Institutions and common institution or creed or person, but will begin his university studies in the Fall. what they stand for change! We are a progres- are rather founded on an abstract ideal. The As a member of the New Democratic Party, sive people, and we have a Monarchy to human condition in its natural state does not I often hear people – especially in the social- match. do well with realities founded on abstract ist part of our movement – refer to our Maple So, is the monarchy ‘conservative?’ No. The ideals. Crown as a ‘conservative’ institution. When- monarchy in Canada is meant to transcend The monarchy is not conservative nor lib- ever I hear this argument, I am perplexed. It definitions of New Democrat or Conserva- eral nor socialist nor communist. It is our na- is true that the Monarchy in its current form tive, left-wing or right-wing, socialist or cap- tional heritage – from the chiefs and tribal was brought to Canada’s shores by colonial italist. The monarchy represents at the same leaders of the first peoples of this land, to our force – no learned person would ever dispute time all those opinions… and none of them. colonial heritage, to our modern reality. this fact. However, this does not mean that The monarchy is meant – in modern times – Canada is not a republic. We are not stuck institutions retain the same meaning to prevent events like the Insurrection at the with a perpetually ‘conservative’ head of throughout their history. Capitol and the lack of a peaceable transfer of state. We are the recipients of a heritage that For instance, what one would call ‘conser- power from happening here in the ‘true protects our democracy while uniting our na- vative’ in 1867 would be a very different thing North, strong and free.’ tion around a common ideal. That’s not a from our modern day ‘conservative’ defini- Canadian ‘republicans’ often use this as a conservative ideology. That’s a nation, from tion. Same with New Democrats – Tommy hitting point against monarchists. Doing this sea to sea to sea. Honi soit qui mal y pense. Douglas defined the moral situation of ho- proves our point, which has lasted since time La monarchie, est-elle ‘conservatrice?’ Une réflexion, par Logan Liut ‘conservateur’ en 1867 serait une chose très les temps modernes – empêcher des événe- différente de notre définition moderne de ments comme l’insurrection au Capitole et Récemment diplômé du St Michael’s College ‘conservateur.’ Idem avec les néo-démocrates l’absence d’un transfert de pouvoir pacifique de Toronto, Logan est membre de l’équipe – Tommy Douglas a défini la situation morale de se produire ici dans le ‘vrai Nord, fort et média de la Ligue. Il commencera ses de l’homosexualité comme ‘une maladie libre.’ études universitaires à l’automne. mentale, […] un état psychiatrique.’ Est-ce la … C’est notre héritage national – des chefs En tant que membre du Nouveau Parti dé- position actuelle de nos néo-démocrates ou et cheffes tribaux des premiers peuples de mocratique, j’entends souvent des gens – par- des Canadiens d’aujourd’hui ? Bien sûr que cette terre, à notre héritage colonial, à notre ticulièrement dans la partie socialiste de non ! Les institutions et ce qu’elles représen- réalité moderne. Le Canada n’est pas une ré- notre mouvement – qualifier notre Couronne tent pour le changement! Nous sommes un publique. Nous ne sommes pas coincés avec d’institution ‘conservatrice.’ Chaque fois que peuple progressiste et nous avons une mo- un chef d’État perpétuellement ‘conserva- j’entends cet argument, je suis perplexe. Il est narchie qui partage ces mêmes valeurs. teur.’ Nous sommes les récipiendaires d’un vrai que la monarchie sous sa forme actuelle Alors, la monarchie est-elle ‘conservatrice?’ héritage qui protège notre démocratie tout en a été amenée sur les côtes du Canada par la Non. La monarchie au Canada est censée unissant notre nation autour d’un idéal com- force coloniale – aucun savant ne contesterait transcender les définitions de néo-démocrate mun. jamais ce fait. Cependant, cela ne signifie pas ou conservateur, de gauche ou de droite, de Ce n’est pas une idéologie conservatrice. que les institutions conservent la même si- socialiste ou de capitaliste. La monarchie re- C’est une nation, d’un océan à l’autre. Honi gnification tout au long de leur histoire. présente à la fois toutes ces opinions … et au- soit qui mal y pense. Par exemple, ce que l’on appellerait cune d’elles. La monarchie est censée – dans

12 – Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2021 A Platinum Jubilee Medal? Call to action! Note: this action project was sent in an EComm so many different ways. MEMBERS – to contact their MP and the to Monarchist League members during the Spring. The life of any nation is not determined Prime Minister’s Office – to make your own Since that time, we have been delighted at the only by the great and the good – the folk who brief, but heartfelt, and above all, positive thoughtful, thorough efforts to support the issuance receive major Honours such as the Order of case for a Jubilee Medal to be issued. of a Medal in the Canadian tradition by members Canada... Their distribution is, rightly, kept Use your own words – feel free to take our who have contacted the Office of the Prime Minister, controlled in terms of numbers; find many ideas, and think of others too; but form let- the Minister of Canadian Heritage and, most impor- extremely deserving Canadians, household ters do not impress our representatives, tant, their own MP’s – in many cases arranging tele- words or especially eminent in their profes- whereas a pithy phrase, sincerity of thought phone calls with the latter via their constituency of- sional lives, receiving this special level of and two minutes on the phone can make a fice. There has been some indication that the Govern- recognition. difference! ment may be re-considering its initial refusal to create However, less nationally notable people Remember our Chairman’s warning: this such a Medal; also notable has been the multi-parti- every day make a sustained difference, in must not become a partisan issue. It is not san nature of MPs’ supporting the initiative. So modest ways usually unsung. We think of the the time for threats, attacks, venom – but for please, keep up the pressure – and urge everyone feeding program volunteer who every Friday conciliation, suggestions, calm and reason! you know to do likewise! toils in a church or synagogue basement to Nothing could injure the Monarchy more prepare, serve and clean up after meals for than having Party A portrayed as FOR the BACKGROUND homeless people. The innumerable families Crown/Medal and Party B AGAINST. With The League knows that most Canadians who made welcome our new fellow Canadi- the exception of Mr Singh, all major parties feel an enormous respect and affection for ans who made their way here from, say, Syria. – Grits, Tories, Greens – support the Crown our Queen. You don’t have to be a monarchist The organizer of patrols to pick up and bring – and a republican resolution got nowhere at – capital or lower-case “m” – to admire the to care and shelter abandoned pets. The the NDP policy conference a few months ago! sense of continuity and example of dedicated Scout, Guide or 4-H leaders who inspire re- While Parliament, if sitting, is very limit- service which Her Majesty has given Canada sponsibility and skill among their charges. ed in terms of “physical” attendance, you will and the entire Commonwealth for over 70 The driver who takes patients to and from find most MP s are more often in their home years, as Princess and then Sovereign. chemo or dialysis – and provides an ear for constituencies. So by all means, supplement Next year marks the 70th Anniversary of them which no drug can afford. And so on it your letter or email with a call to the con- The Queen’s reign. Our Monarchy has never goes, the above list not even accounting for stituency office, and ask for a return call from before seen a Platinum Jubilee! Thus the oc- the brave care-givers amidst the pandemic, the MP – make it clear you want to speak to casion calls for celebration, thanksgiving and and the morally brave persons seeking to fos- the MP and not be fobbed off on an assistant, above all, a sense of gratitude and unity. ter reconciliation in our land. no matter how pleasant most of them are! The last time this was apparent through- These people form the fabric of a civil so- EVERY MP is listed at www.ourcommons. out Canada was our Centennial year, 1967. ciety. They fill in the cracks and provide the ca/members/en/ – if you press the CONTACT The question, “what is your Centennial pro- personal touch that “official” and overtaxed button once you hit your MP’s page, you will ject?” was a common-place in conversation, social services cannot always show. They do find complete information – phone, address, not a mere slogan, or an idea imposed by gov- their good works down the decades, seek no email for Ottawa and the constituency office. ernment. With Expo ’67 as a centerpiece, recognition and at most are given a round of TO CONTACT THE PRIME MINISTER – Canadians overwhelmingly bought into the applause when they ‘retire.” Those knitters of You may write or fax his office at: Office of idea that there was good reason to celebrate the warp and woof of our nation are precisely the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street and create – modestly but deeply-felt projects the ones for whom receiving a Platinum Ju- Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2. 613-992-4211. You may at home – and throughout the land through bilee Medal would come as an amazing sur- also use the form available at pm.gc.ca/en/ larger initiatives, we still can see numerous prise, and a cherished reminder that they connect/contact plaques identifying skate parks and commu- “made a difference....” CHAIRMAN FINCH concludes: I am nity centres, seniors’ residences and tree- Canada is a blessed country. Most of our counting on you to help in this campaign, filled public spaces, not to mention the natural wealth – be it oil or diamonds, wheat and to circulate this message with its practi- Flame burning on Parliament Hill, lit by our or cod – we harvest from the Earth. But we cal suggestions as widely as you can. We have Monarch – all these bear testimony to the ignore at our peril the human wealth we various other means of communicating our notion we must now seek to re-create: an an- often take for granted. A Jubilee provides a views, which will be keep me busy, as well – niversary can be at once fun and useful! wonderful opportunity to shine a spotlight, most are better left unreported! And we will however briefly, on many thousands of those be using media and social media, too. But PROPOSAL FOR A good Canadians who, as our Sovereign urged nothing is as important as your words and PLATINUM JUBILEE MEDAL us all to do, “represent all that is best and your sensible communications to our elected (We are informed that its design and form of cer- most admired in the Canadian ideal.” representatives. tificate of notification are ready and waiting in Ot- For the young in age or in spirit, how tawa, lacking only the Prime Minister’s “go” order.) “WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?” about getting onto your favorite social media At a Spring virtual Honours and Awards “THIS MUST NOT BECOME A PARTISAN platforms, and post, tweet – whatever – pithy presentation on The Queen’s birthday, LCol ISSUE” – Chairman Robert Finch and good-humoured questions/observations Carl Gauthier, DND Honours and Awards, Alas, in this time of hyper-partisanship, about this to provoke others to join in posi- stated that there would not be a Canadian our preferred route is likely not to occur as it tive action with their MP and the PM? Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022. might have even a generation back. In this Such a fighting spirit involving consider- Offering a widely-distributed Medal for scenario, as one Privy Councillor speaking able effort by members was characteristic of those who normally would never seek nor be confidentially to another, militant monar- the League from its early days, when it grew, honoured with recognition is a great mirror chist Opposition Leader O’Toole would have as one member put it, “because you clearly of our Queen’s service. It affirms the value of had a quiet word with the Prime Minister stand for something.” One cause, one voice, volunteerism in our society. And for 2022 it (whose record of respect for The Queen is one determination – and one abundant loy- would particularly give an opportunity to laudable) to say ”please make this happen – alty to Crown and nation. We stand on guard! thank the many folk who stepped forward to and you can take all the credit for it – you’ll Please help us today to make the Platinum help in myriad ways during the pandemic, get nothing but support from me.” We’d be Jubilee an unforgettable occasion for a nation not to mention others who have worked for delighted to be proven wrong in our doubts, whose inhabitants feel proud of those who reconciliation, or have led the nation in calm so we can focus on other plans! day in day out emulate our Queen’s devotion discourse rather than vitriolic disagreement So here’s where you come in – we need to service! or have helped to keep The Queen’s Peace is EVERY – and we mean ALL LEAGUE

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EDWARD JOHN ROWELL LEAGUE RETURNS the few remaining religious period- JACKMAN, PRIEST – TO ADVERTISING icals. “FATHER ED” In the midst of a failed Governor Several special initiatives of sup- General being used as an excuse for port are widening our reach; Jane February 20, 1940 – June 18, 2021 Harris sponsored an ad in commu- A generous supporter of the republican opinion, and more seri- ously, attempts to link the need for nity papers near her Lethbridge, AB, League down the decades, Fr Ed- home. The Halifax/SW Nova Branch ward Jackman died in Kleinburg, reconciliation with calls to abolish our Monarchy, the League thought gave a generous unconditional gift. Ontario. Personally and through the A member in Kitchener, ON, gave Jackman Foundation, this priest of it wise to return to print advertising in national and city newspapers. and $1000 and helpful text suggestions the Dominican Order of Preachers – and he was not alone in doing so! was instrumental in supporting community weeklies. This was not so much to recruit members: that And members in the nation’s Capital many causes ranging from the book suggested community papers that series McGill-Queens Studies in the objective requires a different sort of Father Ed ad. Rather, our objective was for the are well read, then advanced adver- History of Religion, to Records of tising by their gifts in memory of Early English Drama at the Univer- League to be visible in the national conversation, and seen as both firm the late Bill Silver. sity of Toronto. In telling us of his Below, we are showing you some death, his friends and caregivers and reasonable amidst a certain amount of “the sky is falling” in of the ads, (the colour was possible wrote: “He was humbled by the num- only due to a specific promotion). ber of sincere and loving comments media and by public. Other than the weeklies, it is very expensive under- We hope you will find them inspir- he received about his generosity to ing, make suggestions for future ads each of you and to so many organi- taking! The great generosity of members, and continue your terrific donations zations. He said to me several times, to make them possible. “I can’t believe I did all this!” I re- and the attractive ads coupled with minded him that this is why so skilled negotiation on the part of LEAGUE INFOPICS our graphic designer, Ted Sancton, many people loved him and wished Many thanks to our Social Media allowed the League to appear four him well.... He spent his last evening expert, and media spokesman in times in the National Post, as well as as he always did, saying the rosary Québec, Karim Al-Dahdah, for his in dailies in Nova Scotia, Quebec, and watching Steve Paikin. Quite a talented designs of Infopics which Ontario, and British Columbia – and combination, I know, but that was members can use in their SM well over a dozen weeklies through- the Father Jackman or Edward that postings that relate to the Crown. out the country. A different focus, we all knew and loved.” Our sympa- They can be requested via domsec@ based on success of decades ago, will thy to his blood family and brothers sympatico.ca in faith – truly “a Priest forever after be launched in the next Anglican the Order of Melchizedek.” Journal, followed by ads in others of

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14 – Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2021 League Notes LEAGUE POETRY COMPETITION: THE QUEEN’S 95th BIRTHDAY CONCOURS DE POÉSIE DE LA LIGUE: 95e ANNIVERSAIRE DE LA REINE

FIRST PRIZE – by an anonymous member who donated its value to giving a food treat to the homeless on the birthday

QUEEN OF THE SIXTEEN REALMS PAVLOVA is NEW ZEALAND’s gift to the arts culinary, On the 95th birthday of Elizabeth II Its Kiwi, cream, meringue mix cherished by settlers as by Maori; Whether Hobbits share such taste, brave Frodo first and foremost, PROLOGUE We know not – but all in the island realm drink to EIIR a toast! Elizabeth, to your Realms grandmother, sister, friend and Queen: How can we embrace you, and today let you know If MUMU you were offered while exploring That we would your sorrow share, wish you could lean PAPUA NEW GUINEA shore, On our sixteen hearts, like the drums, beating slow. Polyglot island lines hot coals with leaves – adds meats, fruit, We look back as you must on Philip’s decades: veg and more, Your strength and stay during storm and fair days. To make a stew from ground oven of savour nonpareil, We gaze also to our future wish: grief ‘midst memories fades Thus honouring their Queen and friend with two To joy of life full-lived, walked on the fields of praise. Hemispheres’ “hooray.” So follows our birthday wish, from Realms richly diverse, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS to birthday brings Who now tune their heart-strings to the happier times STEWED SALTFISH, which they blend Which will follow, dear Ma’am, as sure as sunrise: With coconut dumplings and plantains for feasting without end, A great truth of life, which we need not more rehearse, As no close they ever sight in good Queen’s service to But, rather, assure you: north, west, east, southern climes tiniest sovereign state Gather round to uphold you, dear Queen – loving and wise! In Hemisphere – large they be in duty, love – thus this day they fete! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ SAINT LUCIA pairs fish and fig, GREEN FIG AND SALTED COD! Elizabeth, our Queen and friend, the nations’ joy and pride, Antilles population takes a week to give the nod Her 95th today is hailed through Realms both far and wide; To stew that melds, as island does two seas, Atlantic and Caribbean, And since all share in most fond wish to serve special birthday treat – And mix a Bounty cocktail to raise their glass to Queen! These lines some local fare suggest – loyal banquet so replete! A BREADFRUIT ROASTED in iron pot, add fried jackfish In ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, small islands to be sure, for great repast, But big in heart and loyalty – FUNGIE ’tis special allure: Is SAINT VINCENT & THE GRENADINES’ entrée, Polenta-based and spicy hot, with pepperpot ‘tis served, not easily surpassed: A treat for their beloved Queen, one surely well deserved! Its thirty-two islands celebrate their Monarch’s special day, Down Under, AUSTRALIAN mates present their VEGEMITE: Sing “...Land, so Beautiful” to big drum, calypso, steel pan and reggae! This brewers’ yeast extract not yet the world’s delight! Now Taro roots make sticky POI, SOLOMON ISLANDS’ favorite food, But served on toast throughout the land, a tribute singular – quite – The wise old King lends his name to 900-strong island brood; Antipodean Queen finds on Aussie plate a most distinct delight. Thus Melanesian Queen presides, with Governor-General elected: THE BAHAMAS offers special dish: folk there pluck CONCH from sea: Their birthday bouquet beauteous, as from 200 orchid And dressed with lime and vegetables – ’tis rich in Vitamin C! strains selected! Bahamian Sovereign will enjoy devouring “Queen Conch” recipe, TUVALU brings to feast PULAKA, swamp taro cooked for hours: Dressed with fruit, offered with love and Island loyalty Raising ocean discourages cultivation – ’tis time for BARBADOS, amidst disloyal dance, bakes up its famed RUM CAKE Commonwealth powers On which Monarch’s pain at such dalliance might well her To use their world wide fellowship to save this crop essential: sweet tooth slake; Their Queen fears global warming looms, Polynesian threat potential. Since toothsome confection is topped up with frequent The UNITED KINGDOM is Elizabeth’s home, of sixteen Realms rum infusion: The Queen: EIIR hopes (though’d never say) “Drink deep: to No longer a colonial power, but from Empire’s legacy yet seen: republican confusion!” Its “national dish” CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA now claims pride BELIZE proffers its BOIL UP, reminiscent of the pie in rhyme: of place, No blackbirds for its Queen today, but fish, eggs, veggies: good time! Transcending old-style differences of climate, Raj and race! Tis topped with broth and dough, then baked – a treat fit for ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ a princess, EPILOGUE The Central American domain diverse could offer her no less! So, all hail, dear Queen, gracious Lady: your true realms lie deep within, CANADA may indeed be home to most loyal Maple Throne: Not geographic, to be sure, but values kingly. gracious, human; Thus on this day POUTINE shall stand in prominence, alone: Constant Commonwealth care for its nations great and small, Like the Dominion, flavours many, with toppings beyond measure – Reflects deep-reciprocal, hailed to your heart, one voice echoed As each in own way toasts our Queen, the True North’s by all! splendid treasure! So here’s to Elizabeth – long may she reign, long live our monarch GRENADA’s OIL DOWN, savoury-sweet, a one pot dish of stew, so great! With coconut leaching flavours out to make each casserole new Here’s to her courage in fair weather or foul, duty done, chosen not – To taste – and variegated ever for all this island nation. happy fate! Which prospers under Reign of she whose birthday brings elation! Here’s to the faith ever kept, beyond clamour of sectarian creeds; Next in our roll of Realms, JAMAICA, island, of many peoples, blest Here’s to the hope she brings all, so nourishing humankind’s needs; To keep cool ‘neath tropical sun with ACKEE AND SALTFISH zest: Here’s to her ninety-fifth birthday, her years’ gift to us, thus today Its spices mirror nation’s mix, from planters to Bobsled team; we proclaim: And dread-locked Rasta men, who share deepest love of Queen. God willing, all your Realms do their duty And each subject in turn do the same!

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SECOND PRIZE – TIED ZOOM CALL & YOUNG focused on liability issues were for any reason by Tom MacGregor, Ottawa MONARCHIST TOAST MARK the central celebration of the Reign in QUEEN’S 95th BIRTHDAY London to be cancelled or re-scheduled, per- On Queen Elizabeth’s 95th Birthday haps at the last minute. Normal travel insur- The Queen’s loving subjects could not have better ance may not cover further pandemic issues, On her ninety-fifth birthday, expressed their loyalty in April 21 than in the words a terrorist incident or “the changes and I think of the Statue on Parliament Hill of Dominik Wrona. a YM who proposed the Loyal chances of this mortal life” which would ei- Of her confidently seated Toast at a national Zoom call for League members, ther negate the celebration or cause enrolled On a horse named Centennial kindly organized by Jonathan Brickwood and Jon participants to hesitate to travel. Quite apart Given to her by Bradshaw, celebrating HM’s birthday, as follows: from the ill-will that even usually-reasonable The Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Ladies and Gentlemen, people may feel when anticipated plans are The small woman unveiled it As a young Canadian and student at the changed or cancelled, this is too great a risk In 1991 after she had given up riding. University of Toronto, I am proud to be a for a responsible League to assume. We un- Still, she carried on subject of the Queen of Canada. I have always derstand this decision will disappoint some More than 60 years as Queen admired the Canadian monarchy for its cul- members; but we believe it is the right one in And 95 of service. ture, meaning, and authority; for its links to terms of the League’s priorities and prudent the immemorial past, but also for its poten- management. tial for a stable, prosperous future; and above EX AEQUO POUR LE DEUXIÈME PRIX all, for its power to bring together and unite par Luc Charles Carrière, Gatineau, QC Canadians of diverse backgrounds, talents, BY THEIR LAST WILL and and temperaments. Today, we think of our TESTAMENT – Make Sure Hymne d’anniversaire pour notre reine Queen with love, and with sympathy too, try- The Work Goes On! (Inspiré de l’hymne patriotique britannique: ing to imagine her life without the Duke of Edinburgh after 74 years of marriage. Yet, we Members who would like to ensure I Vow to Thee My Country the continuation of the work of the Paroles anglaises originales : Sir Cecil Spring Rice; know she will do her duty, as the shining years of Her reign show, an example to us all. Monarchist League of Canada in the years Musique originale: Gustav Holst) ahead, so that generations of the future d’après la nouvelle version anglaise de Larry Muller) So today may I ask you all to raise your glass and join me in drinking to – The Queen. may know the benefits of the Monarchy, Nos voix s’élèvent, notre Souveraine, are urged to consider the League’s needs jusqu’à la fin du jour. LEAGUE PRIORITIES & COVID in making their wills. A suggested form Puissent joie, force et vigueur vous UNCERTAINTY RULE OUT of bequest is as follows: envelopper toujours. PLATINUM JUBILEE TRIP I give and bequeath to the Monarchist Merci de votre service. After careful consideration, and consulta- League of Canada, Merci de votre amour. tion with a number of members, the League Il vole au-delà des océans comme has decided, with regret, that it will not offer PO Box 1057, Lakeshore West Station, une colombe autour a tour to include the central weekend of cel- Oakville, ON L6K 0B2, Qui bénit tous vos gens et émeut ebration in London of our Queen’s Platinum the sum of ______. chaque cœur Jubilee in June of 2022. It takes an enormous De cet appel à partager, l’appel amount of time to plan and secure staff for The Monarchist League of Canada gratefully d’un jour meilleur. such a trip, as we remember from the past. remembers those departed members whose Vous êtes source de liberté, l’essence The benefit to perhaps 40-50 individuals, not bequests over the years have assisted to provide de nos devoirs. all League members, is outweighed by our for the maintenance of the League’s work across Pour le bien-être de vos gens, vous obligation as all emerge from the pandemic Canada. Among late members whose bequests donnez jour et soir. to focus on advertising, outreach, branch re- have been received in the last several years are development which aid our cause directly, so Nous saluons grand votre élan ; lançons Vera Olive Booth, Toronto, ON aux quatre vents providing activity for the entire League. By the time we look after our tour leader ex- Annie Monique Daguet, Victoria, BC L’appel d’agrandir la famille, en traitant Lois Humphrey, Kingston, Ontario dignement les gens. penses, and as always keeping the tour price Joyce Kirby, Victoria, BC Comment vous rendre, en ce jour, pareille as low as possible, any financial benefit to the abondance d’amour League is minimal. Add to that the opportu- Madeline McCue, Halifax, NS De votre famille de nations : notre affection nity to heighten Jubilee publicity and arrange Alexander Ray Paton, Victoria, BC pour toujours. events across the vastness of Canada Frank Price, Winnipeg throughout Jubilee year – as we did most re- Erik Searight, Burnaby, BC cently for the Diamond Jubilee – and you un- John Middleton Sturgess, London, ON derstand how we already face a very full plate. Alison Watson, Regina, SK Second, and perhaps as important, we

IN THE NEXT EDITION OF CMN The Autumn issue of CMN will contain a the Lieutenant Governors. This edition will take number of our usual features; however, it will into account the challenges facing the vice-regals also contain the 8th triennial edition of our due to the pandemic, and will ensure that authoritative survey “The Cost of Canada’s comparisons of costs, number of engagements Constitutional Monarchy.” Edited for the third and the like are fair and complete. The League’s time by Jon Bradshaw, the survey provides Survey helps to correct inaccurate media authoritative information about what excellent reporting as well as putting the lie to assertions, value the Crown gives in return for the service beloved of republicans, that our Monarchy of the Royal Family, the Governor General and is an expensive form of government.

16 – Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2021 The Monarchist League of Canada Branch Plan (2021)

INTRODUCTION to Dominion leadership to ensure GROWING THE MEMBERSHIP If after reading the following For 50+ years of existence, the that activities being undertaken Branches should identify Plan, you would consider Monarchist League of Canada has are in line with League priorities. community leaders who in various possibly becoming involved represented the interests, values, Branches have three key roles ways should be informed of in a reconstituted or re- and spirit of the Canadian to play: Growing the member - activities once branch has energized branch, no matter whether the area where you monarchist movement. This ship. Promoting the monarchy substantive “life”. Such individuals live is or is not listed below, movement, built on a belief in the locally. Fostering community/ could include inter alia, mayors or if you have any questions enduring value of the Canadian camaraderie amongst local and councillors, city clerks/staff, or suggestions, please contact Crown, has represented the cause members. Indigenous leaders, school the Dominion Chairman, well. However, the combination of principals, fire chiefs, etc. Robert Finch at a membership recently becoming BRANCH LEADERSHIP For first year, the annual [email protected] rejuvenated, age-wise, as well as Each branch should have a membership fee of any new generally more diverse, the impact leadership team, headed by a members recruited by the branch of Prince Harry and Meghan’s Branch Chair appointed by the may be retained by the branch, departure as working Royals, the Dominion Chairman, who of providing the details of that aftermath of the resignation of course, will consider the opinions person are forwarded by Email to the Governor General, along with of existing members in making Dominion HQ within one week. possible calls for a change in our his choice The Branch Chair is This arrangement may be con- constitutional arrangements to responsible for convening and tinued upon discussion with the come at the conclusion of The leading branch meetings and Dominion Chairman and a review Queen’s reign, makes it imperative activities and is the primary of the previous year’s recruitment that work be done to aid in liaison between the branch and successes and challenges. providing fresh energy and the national office. Other members Branches should adopt a modest direction to the League as we all of the branch leadership team are target of growing the membership emerge from the global Pandemic. appointed by the Branch Chair. as a result of their own efforts In particular, local branches A Vice Chair assists the Branch within a given time period: have expressed a need for more Chair and fulfills his/her role in “We will recruit X new members direction and support from the his absence. Alternatively, a branch within Y weeks/months/year.” This national office, a demand which may have two Co-Chairs who “at home” recruitment is in fact a has occurred alongside wishes work together the same was as do joint effort. It will be supplement- from some members for more a Branch Chair and Vice Chair. ed in two ways: by the Dominion activities on a local level. A Secretary helps maintain League’s national presence in news It should be remembered that membership lists in conjunction outlets, website, social media and the primary purpose of the League with the Dominion Secretary, may EComms which go to both is the promotion of the Canadian keep records and notes of branch members and interested persons, Monarchy, and this must be done activities, and may maintain regardless of payment status; and in ways that appeal to ordinary correspondence to and from through the print and social Canadians. Branches should reflect the branch. media advertising exectuted by the community values presented A Treasurer maintains and Dominion HQ. by the monarchy, but they should monitors the use of branch funds. Branches can be supplied with also endeavour to reflect the work Members at Large are other lists of lapsed members in the area. being done by the younger volunteers who make up the branch Assign one or two people to call generation of the Royal Family leadership team and may have these lapsed members, offering a to seem less “aloof” and more specific responsibilities. They may special one-time only “welcome “accessible” to the public. bring diversity and/or ex pertise to back” fee of $20. Branches will get League membership is national. the branch leadership team. to keep this fee, with the same Branches should be, and be In some branches an individual proviso of giving details to understood by members to be, a may hold more than title and Dominion HQ within a week. pleasant and hopefully a useful handle multiple responsibilities. Maintaining accurate local lists adjunct to the League’s national In others there may not even be of members in collaboration with activities, not as an end in itself. a need for some positions at all. Dominion HQ is essential. Members are a part of “the League” All members of the branch and not of “the X branch.” leadership team must be League How else can the branch Branches need to be connected members in good standing. grow the membership? BY PROMOTING THE MONARCHY LOCALLY Here are some suggestions: • pro-actively identify and offer public places to display the new portrait of the Queen. The League is the official distribu- tion partner of the Government of Canada for print copies. • distribute our educational booklets to MLA for their school and community visits. • hold a display table at a fair/ festival or mall with League literature. • organize a garage or lawn sale. Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2021 – 17 to time to celebrate our cause. the monarchy or a monarchical Ideally these social events should topic with local members. also help the branch with its Please check with Dominion recruitment and outreach efforts, HQ on the appropriateness of as well. the guest speaker. Here are some event ideas for • For groups with committed branches to undertake: members, form a dedicated • Host an information session on “monarchy” team in a recreation the crown (general or a parti - group (cards, curling, golf, cular topic of interest) where bowling, etc.). This is a great members can learn more about way to increase comraderie and the institution they support. build outreach. • Host a seminar for members on Sell “stuff” and raise money for subjects such as “Explaining the MATERIALS AVAILABLE the branch while offering Queen Canadian Crown”, “The Future TO BRANCHES portraits and League literature. of the Monarchy in Canada”, The following materials are • participate in community events “The Monarchy and Canada’s available to branches to distribute where direct visibility/benefit Indigenous People”, etc. The on request to Dominion HQ: is obvious. Note: We do not format can take the form of • Educational booklets in English participate in other causes (such giving several brief presenta- and French (the face of demand as abortion/women’s rights, tions to rotating groups or in for Canadian materials in LGBTQ issues, strikes, protests, the form of a French for bilingual and French etc.). Good monarchists differ • larger “discussion”. programs in schools across on these and a variety of other • Host a trivia night, perhaps Canada is something not to issues: the League must mirror using a gameshow format be ignored!) the Crown’s being “the big tent” complete with prizes. • Current and past copies of CMN, which unites Canadians about • Hold a “show and tell” event especially the triennial study of values held in common. The where members can share the Cost of the Crown Applica - partisan part of our democracy amongst one another royal tion forms (bilingual, allowing works out the things which memorabilia and stories. for payment via credit card) cause disagreement. • Organize a simple get-together • Assorted flyers about the League • host information events to at a local restaurant to celebrate and its work (brief, colourful, celebrate important events for a Royal event or anniversary. and either bilingual or in two the Crown such as Royal This is much easier (and language versions) weddings, funerals, etc. cheaper!) to organize than a • monitor Victoria Day formal dinner or lunch. DOs AND DON’Ts celebrations in the community. • If the time and desire permits, FOR BRANCHES How is the monarchy and the organize a formal dinner or DO…. institution of the monarchy lunch to mark a Victoria Day, • Start small, share work, and lead celebrated? Witness the local • Queen’s birthday, Canada Day, by example. celebrations and then reach Accession Day, etc. Keep in • Stress electronic communi ca - out to the municipality with mind that this type of event can tion. Branch Chairs and suggestions for improvement. be difficult to pull off often with Secretaries must have email • identify where the Crown is little reward. But, in the right addresses which they use. present in the community and circumstances the event can be • Try and find a centrally located, create a flyer to enumerate them, a success – especially if it accessible to public transport, and to identify other appro- attracts attention and new and inexpensive regular meeting priate areas where the crown members. It should never place. A room in the local could be made visible (e.g., assume an importance which Legion hall or library is ideal. A parks, streets, buildings, etc.) draws from the branch’s chief room at a place of worship is OK • engage with local Indigenous outreach responsibilities, nor be too as long as it’s made clear it communities to determine ways a principal reason that members as a purely commercial to honour and celebrate the support the Branch. arrangement. special relationship between the • Hold a movie or TV night about • Set an example as a current Crown and First Nations. Always the monarchy followed by a member. Branch chairs and all reflect a spirit of unity and good discussion. branch executive team members will without becoming enmesh- • Invite a guest speaker to discuss must be paid-up League members. ed in varying solutions to complex issues which lie in the responsibility of government and the courts. • seek local media coverage and support via letters to the editor, call-ins to radio shows, etc. What else can the branch do to promote the monarchy? FOSTERING COMMUNITY/ CAMARADERIE AMONGST LOCAL MEMBERS While the League is not a “club” there are opportunities for branches to hold events from time

18 – Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2021 No exceptions. members would say, of a local • Get prior approval by the branch if it just hooks up with Dominion Chairman for any other groups whose main event that could incur a loss in purpose is not ours? Stick to our the League’s name (e.g., overly sole cause – it’s plenty wide ambitious efforts too early in a enough. reinvigorated branch). • Use Robert’s Rules, minutes, • Manage expectations to be resolutions, and other realis tic and then build on formalities. Nothing is duller or successes. kills a meeting more quickly. • Restrict who deals with the Operate on good manners and media. Anyone who speaks on consensus. behalf of the League should be • Tolerate weird types – you know approved by the Dominion them when you see them. Their this document, is the breach of Chairman and added to the presence will discourage others’ confidentiality made thereby. League’s media team attendance and participation. Remember, you might not object communications list. Same goes for white nationalists, to the United Empire Loyalists • By all means offer coffee and a extremists, and people who try inviting you to a barbecue; others cookie at meetings if it is doable to bring partisan politics or might feel upset. – but don’t provide much more other causes into the League. It is also important for Branch than that – and do pass the hat • Sing or play O Canada or GSQT Chairmen to obtain a specific even for “just that.” at regular League meetings: save agreement from the Branch. • Remember 12 people in a room them for special occasions. Secretary that on the latter’s for 10 is a sell-out crowd giving up the role, electronic and whereas 25 in a room for 100 is CONFIDENTIALITY physical information and files are dismal attendance. Perception is Members entrust the League to be turned over to the Chairman, everything. with their identities, addresses and the outgoing officer is to • Share with us reports and and phone numbers. In turn, the delete/destroy other files. pictures of your events so we League shares these details with can include them CMN and on branches. PRIORITY BRANCHES our social media accounts. It is very important that all These five cities have been • Remain 100% non-partisan at all information of this sort be identified by the Dominion times. Our League is not safeguarded by the Branch Chairman as the five priority affiliated with any political party. Chairman, and not made available branches to relaunch/restructure: • Be Canadian! Promote the idea to others except on a strictly “as Vancouver, Toronto, Hamilton, of the Canadian monarchy. And, needed” basis. It may seem to you Montreal, Quebec City remember the Crown belongs to harmless to identify so-and-so as a The following branches are less all Canadians not just those with member; however, individuals of a priority but will be prioritized British backgrounds. these days have a high expectation to be relaunched/restructured once DO NOT… of privacy. It is the job of the the five priority branches above • Contradict a message, policy, or Branch Chairman or Secretary to have been taken care of: Calgary, position set out by Dominion check with any members and have Newfoundland, Saskatoon, HQ. As “big tent” monarchists their specific agreement before London, Windsor, Niagara, we may not always agree on a giving out their information. Waterloo-Wellington, Grand Erie – given matter, but it is vital we The need to have this sort of (a new branch to incorporate Brant, speak with one voice. information would normally Haldimand, Norfolk, and the Six • Have prayers at League meetings extend to the Branch Secretary, Nations/New Credit Reserves) or grace at League meals. Any but under normal circumstances The following branches will be objections? Simply say “of course details it should not be shared supported as they are for the time everyone is free to pray in their with others. For instance, there is being, though the Dominion own way without expecting no reason to share with all Chairman will of course be others to join in their particular members of the branch executive encouraging them to retain what faith practices”. the details of new members, or is good in their work, and to • Organize church services. By all Dominion’s information as to their consider the suggestions in this means participate in ones status (trial, paid, delinquent in document to build new strength organized by others around fees). Again, such details, if dis- focused on outreach: Victoria, Royal occasions, making sure seminated at all, must be strictly Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, that any annual observance on a “need to know” basis. If you Barrie-Huronia, Kingston, Ottawa, rotates amongst faith groups feel hesitation about sharing Halifax, Northumberland/NE Nova present in the community information with someone, then Scotia, New Brunswick. (Jewish, Muslim, etc.) don’t do it! • Have a bank account and incur One egregious fault is the NOTE: WE WELCOME banking expenses. Instead, trust address ing and sending of group MEMBERS’ SUGGESTIONS the branch chair or treasurer to emails using the cc line. This must FOR NEW BRANCHES keep modest books and give a not happen. Use the bcc line in For but one example, it is to be simple statement order to keep everyone’s identity regretted we have no Branch in (income/expense/balance), secure. Newfoundland & Labrador! A which should also be forward to Another bad error involves three-year plan does NOT mean Dominion HQ. passing on names and email we want to wait three more years • Organize joint programs with addresses to another society in if a viable Branch can be formed. other “Loyal Societies”. By all order to publicize its activities. Please contact the Dominion means, have friendly relations Leaving aside the wisdom of joint Chairman with your suggestions but what’s the point, some activities, covered elsewhere in and offers of assistance.

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