Canadian Monarchist News Les Nouvelles Monarchiques du Canada Summer/Été 2020 — No. 48 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 – 50th ANNIVERSARY 1970-2020 QUEEN, ROYALS & VICE-REGALS SUPPORT AND RE-ASSURE CANADIANS DURING PANDEMIC “You really want to give people a hug” – Charles

n a classic example of the ability Iof constitutional monarchy to use its unique place in the nation to provide personal, non-partisan sup- port in time of trouble, Canada’s Queen; the Royal Family (most no- tably Charles, William and their re- spective spouses); and their vice- regal representatives throughout the nation have undertaken a variety of initiatives over recent months when so many Canadians have felt fear, experienced loneliness, borne un- usual burdens and lived in isolation. The Queen, setting an example by sheltering with Prince Philip and a reduced household at Windsor, fol- lowed her world-wide broadcast to the Commonwealth with a message specifically directed to Canadians, and later made unprecedented Easter and VE-Day Anniversary broadcasts and a special expression of sympa- continued on page 2

One of the Cambridges’ many frank and encouraging messages from Amner Hall

◄Vice-regals act even when public ceremony impossible: His Honour & Mme LeBlanc mark V-E Anniversary in moving silent tribute outside Government House, Halifax Message from Her Majesty The Queen to the people of Canada on the COVID-19 pandemic William and Catherine have shar - The Queen’s representatives in April 5, 2020 ed with diverse targeted audiences Canada have also been active, most As the people of Canada experience profound and rapid their own challenges dealing with notably the Governor General whose changes to their lives, we are all concerned about the future. their homebound children, not so office has significant resources and a It may be difficult to remain hopeful when faced with loss very different from those experi- national reach that inevitably allows and uncertainty, but Canadians have many reasons for enced by parents everywhere. The for greater visibility and breadth of optimism, even in the most trying times. Daily Telegraph reported April 11 that programming in the circumstances Across Canada, countless people continue to care for the Prince George, Princess Charlotte than are possible for the Lieutenant most vulnerable and to provide essential services for their and Prince Louis have been tricked Governors. But simple actions can fellow citizens. I am thankful for their dedication and for the into keeping their routine going speak volumes, as was shown when hope it offers. during the school holidays, their Their Honours the Lieutenant Gov- In the coming weeks and months, the people of Canada parents joked. ernor of Nova Scotia and Mme. will need to continue to work together to ensure the health Asked how home-schooling was LeBlanc, in a year where public cer- and vitality of our communities. I know that Canadians will going, the Duke agreed wryly that it emony marking the 75th Anniver- remain optimistic and will rise to the challenges ahead. was “fun”. “It’s been ups and downs sary of VE Day was impossible, mov - My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Canada probably like lots of families self- ed many across Canada by the at this time. isolating,” said the Duchess. “George simple dignity of standing in silent Elizabeth R is much older than Louis is but they tribute outside Government House, are aware, I’m always surprised. And Halifax. Message de Sa Majesté la Reine although you don’t want to scare In the great tradition of Gover- au peuple canadien sur la pandémie de COVID-19 them and make it too overwhelm- nors General calling attention to le 5 avril 2020 ing, I think it is appropriate to ac- issues of national importance, Mme Alors que le peuple canadien connait des changements knowledge it in the simple ways and Payette has shrugged off the silly, profonds et rapides dans son quotidien, nous sommes tous age appropriate ways. Someone gave sexist criticism of Barbara Kay (about préoccupés par ce que l’avenir nous réserve. Il peut être me some very good advice, re the her wearing a track suit) and been difficile de garder l’espoir face aux pertes et à l’incertitude, holidays, to fit some structure to organizing stimulating virtual con- mais les Canadiens ont de nombreuses raisons d’être keep to a pretty strict routine. Don’t versations in this time of pandemic optimistes, même dans les moments les plus difficiles. tell the children, we’ve actually kept to which we can all listen, then re- À travers le Canada, d’innombrables personnes continuent it going through the holidays. I feel flect upon. Mme Payette knows a de prendre soin des plus vulnérables et de fournir les services very mean. It’s just having that bit of thing or two about science, so her essentiels à leurs concitoyens. Je suis reconnaissante de leur structure and it’s great there are so imaginative outreach has been espe- dévouement et de l’espoir qui en découle. many great tips online and fun ac- cially credible during the pandemic. Au cours des semaines et des mois à venir, le peuple tivities that you can do with the Appreciated initiatives include: canadien devra continuer à travailler collectivement pour children. It hasn’t all been hard- • CANADIANS HELPING CANADIANS assurer la santé et la vitalité de nos communautés. Je sais que core.” (www.gg.ca/en/activities/2020/ les Canadiens resteront optimistes et relèveront les défis à There has been time for a lighter canadians-helping-canadians) venir. touch, too – The Queen’s chefs Mes pensées et mes prières accompagnent le peuple du plunged happily (without taking • CARING NATION Canada en cette période. sides) into the great controversy (www.gg.ca/en/caring-nation) Elizabeth R. about whether on a scone jam tops • and especially clotted cream or vice versa! And GGCONVERSATIONS, members of the Royal Family sup- www.gg.ca/en/ggconversations which PANDEMIC... continued from page 1 WORTH WATCHING/ ported the first “virtual” Chelsea bring together the GG with interesting READING thy to Canadians in the wake of the Flower Show by speaking of their thinkers, from Cathy Crowe to A Message from the Prince of mass murder in Nova Scotia. own favourite flowers. Adrienne Clarkson. Wales: www.facebook.com/ The Prince of Wales (who had TheBritishMonarchy/videos/ 632271470927684/ shaken off a mild form of the virus) The Queen’s Easter Message: April 11, 2020 Charles on the Virus and the Arts – and Camilla have similarly been two one-hour programs on Classic busy, speaking of their concerns, The Queen, who normally speaks to matters of faith only in her annual Christmas FM, including some of his favourite with Charles’ memorably casting music and a piano concerto he Message, has used the occasion of the pandemic to issue her first Easter Message, commissioned in memory of his light – in a pair of radio programs – which is both Christian in its origin but nevertheless importantly relevant to all. grandmother, The Queen Mother as to how the Pandemic is wreaking www.classicfm.com/music- One memorable passage: “As dark as death can be – particularly for those suffering news/exclusive-programmes- havoc on the Arts generally, espe- with grief – light and life are greater.” prince-of-wales/ cially the already-challenged world of classical music, and promising to Many religions have festivals which celebrate light overcoming darkness. ARE YOU AN help lead the world in “a great re- Such occasions are often accompanied by the lighting of candles. They seem ENTHUSIASTIC set” after the Pandemic. Movingly to speak to every culture, and appeal to people of all faiths, and of none. GARDENER? speaking from Birkhall in Scotland They are lit on birthday cakes and to mark family anniversaries, when we Send us an email at domsec@ gather happily around a source of light. It unites us. sympatico.ca if you would like a June 4, he told journalists how he report of the “virtual” Chelsea missed seeing his family, notably As darkness falls on the Saturday before Easter Day, many Christians Flower Show’s Royal response the Duke of Edinburgh and his would normally light candles together. In church, one light would pass to to the question “What is your favourite flower?” grand children: another, spreading slowly and then more rapidly as more candles are lit. It’s a Of the Duke of Edinburgh, who way of showing how the good news of Christ’s resurrection has been passed celebrated his 99th birthday on June on from the first Easter by every generation until now. 10th and is at Windsor Castle, he This year, Easter will be different for many of us, but by keeping apart we add ed: “Well I haven’t seen my father keep others safe. But Easter isn’t cancelled; indeed, we need Easter as much for a long time. He’s going to be 99 as ever. The discovery of the risen Christ on the first Easter Day gave his next week, so yes, or my grand- followers new hope and fresh purpose, and we can all take heart from this. children or anything. I’ve been do- We know that Coronavirus will not overcome us. As dark as death can be – ing the Facetime, is all very well particularly for those suffering with grief – light and life are greater. May but... [the telephone] isn’t the same the living flame of the Easter hope be a steady guide as we face the future. is it. You really want to give people I wish everyone of all faiths and denominations a blessed Easter. a hug.”

2 – Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2020 Préoccupations du lieutenant-gouverneur du Québec Un article très interessant dans La Presse 22/4/20 (Québec) «Big Brother de 1984 de Orwell, il est chez nous, il est arrivé.» La crise de la COVID-19 fait craindre au lieutenant-gouverneur du Québec, J. Michel Doyon, des abus de pouvoir des gouvernements et des forces de l’ordre. La COVID-19 dangereuse pour la démocratie, dit le lieutenant-gouverneur Caroline Plante – La Presse Canadienne

rdinaire discret, l’homme qui a cette même institution. Océlébré lundi son 77e anniver- Aux détracteurs de sa fonction (le saire de naissance s’est posé en Parti québécois a boycotté son asser- sage lors d’une entrevue à La Presse mentation en 2015 et la Coalition canadienne, rappelant au passage avenir Québec n’y a envoyé qu’un que sa génération ne méritait pas seul de ses députés), il rappelle que d’être victime d’âgisme. le poste de lieutenant-gouverneur En poste depuis 2015, M. Doyon existe dans notre régime parlemen- signe les décrets qui lui sont en- taire, qu’on le veuille ou non. «Lors - voyés par le gouvernement Legault, qu’arrivera une république, ce sera mais docteur en histoire et en philo - une république. S’il n’y en a pas, il sophie, il ne se prive pas de réfléchir n’y en aura pas.» à la crise sanitaire et à ses nombreux Plusieurs députés jugent que l’in- impacts, sur les libertés indivi- stitution du lieutenant-gouverneur, duelles notamment. symbole de la monarchie britan- La géolocalisation, que la police nique, n’a aucune légitimité démo- de Québec a avoué avoir utilisée cratique. pour retrouver une femme infectée La crise de la COVID-19, M. Doyon à la COVID-19, lui donne froid dans dit la vivre comme tous les autres le dos. Québécois («Il n’y a aucun sang royal «J’ai beaucoup plus peur pour la chez moi!»), même si son poste lui démocratie de la technologie que j’ai permet d’avoir un regard privilégié peur de nos hommes politiques», sur l’action gouvernementale. a-t-il déclaré de sa résidence à Qué- bec, même si selon lui, le président Mis en quarantaine américain Donald Trump a des idées Il raconte être revenu en catas- d’hégémonie. trophe le 13 mars de Malaga, en tention à ça.» «On va être capable de localiser Espagne, où il séjournait en va- Le débat parlementaire, «il faut les gens, c’est peut-être très bien, a cances. Ses proches lui ont conseillé que ça revienne» priori je vous dis : “Bravo, bravo, on de revenir d’Europe, alors qu’il com- Dans le contexte de la COVID-19, va être capable de prendre les gens mençait lui aussi à prendre la pleine il était justifié que l’Assemblée na- qui font des mauvais coups”, mais il mesure de la crise. tionale ferme ses portes, «mais la y a des gens qui font des bons coups Trois jours plus tard, l’Espagne démocratie, il faut que ça revienne aussi et on va les suivre.» fermait ses frontières. là, il ne faut pas que ça revienne De retour au Québec, il s’est mis au mois de décembre l’année pro- Dangereux en quarantaine, mais a continué de chaine!» De façon générale, la crise de la travailler, puisque le gouvernement Il serait anormal, selon lui, que les COVID-19, «c’est sûr que ça va être Legault annonçait des mesures ex- députés d’opposition restent cois, dangereux pour la démocratie, af- ceptionnelles de confinement. une fois la crise sanitaire réglée. «Le firme-t-il sans détour, parce que les Décret déclarant l’urgence sani- jour où tous les gens pensent pareil, gouvernements exercent des pou- taire, décret suspendant le travail c’est là que la démocratie devient en voirs qui sont très très très rigou- jugé non prioritaire, des documents danger», estime-t-il. reux». «de grande importance» qu’il aurait «Nos hommes et femmes poli- «Le dictateur ne naît pas de lui- autrefois signés à la main, mais qui tiques vont reprendre le travail, ils même. Il naît du fait que le citoyen sont désormais encryptés et envoyés vont à nouveau critiquer le gouver- désire être protégé, et il se sent pro- sur sa tablette. nement. […] J’ai beaucoup con - tégé par des présidents ou des chefs Et parce qu’on ne peut pas donner fiance dans la démocratie qué- d’État qui vont exercer un pouvoir à un gouvernement des pouvoirs bécoise. Les Québécois sont très d’attraction», a-t-il poursuivi en «sans date de péremption», ces dé- démocrates.» prenant l’exemple de la Hongrie, où crets sont renouvelés à tous les 10 Chose certaine, la société sera fort le gouvernement s’est arrogé des jours. différente, prédit M. Doyon. Les pouvoirs «presque dictatoriaux». À 77 ans, le représentant de la gouvernements ont un travail «tita- Ancien bâtonnier du Barreau reine au Québec se dit aussi victime nesque» devant eux pour régler les de Québec, M. Doyon a enseigné d’âgisme. problèmes sociaux et économiques l’histoire au cégep et à l’Université «Si je me promène dans la rue, les découlant de la crise sanitaire. Laurentienne de Sudbury. Il détient gens pensent que je suis vecteur du Les Québécois aussi devront une licence en droit, un doctorat en virus, a-t-il déploré. On prend les se poser des questions «philoso- histoire de l’Université Laval ainsi vieux pour des gens qui s’en vont phiques» sur les relations humaines qu’un doctorat en philosophie de vers la sénilité, mais il faut faire at- et leur rapport aux autres, croit-il...

Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2020 – 3 Supreme Court of Canada: Final Vindication of the Succession to the Throne Act 2013 Harper’s Process Upheld: No More Appeals Possible

CMN REPORT & COMMENTARY concern in the cause, it felt that the tinuing federal-provincial tensions changes to the Succession, to which inherent in a federal state. In an April 23 decision by the all the Commonwealth Realms had The League welcomed the debate, Supreme Court of Canada, the valid- agreed at their Meeting in Perth in but regretted the vituperative nature ity of The Succession to the Throne Act 2011, were timely and right. It also of some of the commentary on a Université de Laval professors 2013 was upheld for a final time, as vigorously supported the means point of law (which continued on Motard and Taillon: whatever the SCC rejected the attempt by a used by the Government of Canada the day of the recent decision!), the their motives in attacking Separatist-led effort to overturn the to effect them – the normal process substance and effects of the Act Canadian Succession Act, the Act, by asking leave to appeal from of legislation passed by Parliament being agreed to by all. Its role in af- outcome of a successful legal the Québec Court of Appeal’s ruling and given Royal Assent. fecting Parliamentary opinion, es- challenge would have held which had upheld it unanimously The League also acknowledged pecially in the Senate, was subse- hostage the structure and on October 28, 2019. that some legal scholars might pre- quently praised in a letter to Mr government of Canada. The Act gave force of law to the fer another way of accomplishing Finch by the Hon Bob Runciman, Perth Agreement in 2011, which the changes; those parties argued Chairman of the Senate Constitu- stated the Commonwealth Realms’ that they demanded a Constitu- tional and Legal Affairs Committee. commitment to ensuring, according tional Amendment which would ad- The League thanks all for their to their respective legal processes, ditionally require the agreement of support, and shares with satisfaction that henceforward the order of Suc- all ten provincial legislatures. Chair- that with this final chapter in a cession to the Throne would a) be man Robert Finch and other League lengthy succession of judicial rul- gender-blind, so ending the primacy officials pointed out scholarly opin- ings upholding the Act, the desir- If you would like to read the text of males in succession to the ion against this view – and also able changes made to the Succession of the Quebec Court’s now-gov- Throne; b) end the unique disquali- made the practical point that open- to the Canadian Throne agreed to by erning opinion, simply request it from [email protected] or fication from the Succession of per- ing up the Constitution would be a all parties in both Houses of Parlia- postal mail with OPINION as the sons married to Roman Catholics. sure occasion for consequential mis- ment will become yet a further ar- subject line. We will send the It also limited to the first six per- chief-making by the then-separatist gument in favour of the Canadian French text and the Court’s sons in line to the Throne the ne- government of Quebec (which Crown, and of the unique genius of English summary. The new “all- reader clarity” of judicial deci- cessity to obtain the Sovereign’s per- launch ed the appeal, quite incredi- that historic institution to reflect sions means one need not be a mission to marry. bly joined by a few small ‘m’ monar- history and constitutional traditions lawyer to grasp the important To remind those of the Monar- chists), or indeed any province for a while adapting to the times when points of the Justices’ reasoning. chist League of Canada’s original variety of reasons based on the con- advisable. BOOK REVIEW questions conundrums have been the Vladimir tiara. part of the daily life of Angela Kelly. But Kelly’s intimate knowledge THE OTHER SIDE Dresser and confidante to The Queen and particular role in The Queen’s OF THE COIN ever since 1992, when she was pluck- life is portrayed with a light touch, The Queen, the Dresser ed from her role as Housekeeper to so that the reader feels, on the one and the Wardrobe the British Ambassador in Germany. hand, privileged at the insights by Angela Kelly, LVO One might reasonably have ex- given into that life, and on the other, Harper 2020 – $43.07 pected that this book – although quite sure that no one could ever written with permission of The extract “more” out of the author. Would a “simple day dress” Queen – would be full of harm- Kelly knows her place, and how for- suffice as The Queen’s attire less tittle-tattle, probably sanitized, tunate she is. She works enormously to meet the Pope? Where and containing little not already “re- hard at her job; spends a good deal might one locate in 2004 a vealed” in the tabloid press of the of time with The Queen, yet avoids lace-maker capable of pro- world. That such is not the case is a the temptation ever to be “familiar” ducing a quality at least tribute both to Kelly and her boss. – a cardinal sin in royal circles. equivalent to the Royal Indeed, what comes through In a Foreword by a former Assis- Christening Robe that dated most strongly in The Other Side of the tant Private Secretary to The Queen, from the Christening of Vic- Coin is sheer professionalism: the Samantha Cohen writes of the au- toria’s eldest child in 1841 – adroit, surprisingly-contemporary thor and her subject’s “mutual com- and had been used by the Royal in attitude and very human require- mitment to service and duty.” With- Family ever since – so that a replica ments of the most respected and out any trace of stuffiness or could be made and the original safely photographed woman in the world pretension, Angela Kelly reveals the conserved for history? How would – as one might expect – which ap- truth of such a judgement. That is one feel about being very much “on pear to synchronize perfectly with any this handsomely-produced vol- display” when the Royal Train was the utterly discreet and no less ac- ume, written in short chapters just on a station platform and a hungry complished talents of the author. right for a after a long day, is a must dres ser wanted a bite in the dining Kelly is clearly not “only” possess - for royal fans and monarchists alike. car? And what about creating a ed of a good sense of fashion, but of No other work about our Queen Chanel-inspired dress for the Sove - kindness, understanding and sup- during her lifetime is likely to ap- reign, who would wear it at a runway port for her boss, even when The proach its insights and interest. And show during London Fashion week, Queen darts “pointed looks” at her if you want to find out why HM when the entire notoriously critical during, shall we say, a “challenging” once exclaimed, “Angela, you’re design community would be pre- photo shoot outdoors (!) in Scotland sacked” you need to read the book sent? – when, oh yes, HM was wearing for yourself! Hint: it has to do with The answers to these and similar her Order of the Thistle robes and an apparently dead Kookaburra.

4 – Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2020 EMINENT CANADIANS JOIN COUNCIL OF HONOUR TO CELEBRATE MONARCHIST LEAGUE OF CANADA’S 50th ANNIVERSARY

The Dominion Chairman writes: As part of its 50th Anniversary celebrations, the League invited a number of eminent Canadians to join its Council of Honour. This diverse body, composed largely of individuals who are not League members, will exist only during 2020 to reflect the breadth of approbation for the League’s objectives. Their names appear on the special letterhead printed for the year – and are not part of any ongoing fund-raising or membership solicitation purpose. We are grateful to have this indication of public support, and thank the Councilors for their loyalty and kindness.

ROBERT BATEMAN, OC, OBC, RCA HON IONA CAMPAGNOLO, PC, OC, OBC JOHN FRASER, CM BRUCE HALLSOR, QC Salt Spring Island, BC Comox, BC Toronto, ON Victoria, BC Canada’s foremost A political career as MP Executive Chairman of Managing Partner of painter of Realistic for Skeena and Minister the National News Media Crease Harmon, his scenes of nature, of Amateur Sport, she Council of Canada, he is devotion to the law especially of birds, was elected President perhaps best known for and community is well is known worldwide of the Liberal Party of his decade as Master of known, particularly for for his talents and passionate support Canada in 1982, and later served as Massey College, during which its chapel his service to Scouts Canada and as of environ mental causes; for which Founding Chancellor of the University became a Chapel Royal. His career as a President of the Victoria Bar. Gold Badge he was cited as one of the last century’s of Northern British Columbia. In 2001 journalist won him many awards, and of Service holder and long-time League top environmental proponents by the she became 27th Lieutenant Governor found him in China as the first full-time member, branch chairman and media Audubon Society of Canada. of British Columbia, after which she correspondent from the West. Fraser spokesman, he has also been a Director gave significant support to Watershed is also a prolific author, including an of the Port Rupert Port Authority, the CHRISTIANE BÉLANGER Management and Salmon affectionate tribute to The Queen of Royal BC Museum Foundation and Québec, QC conservation initiatives. Canada – The Secret of the Crown. the Saanich Police Board. Danceuse, chorégraphe et fondatrice du Ballet HON SHEILA COPPS, PC, OC JOHN GEIGER HON BEV HARRISON, CD de Québec, elle est Hamilton, ON Ottawa, ON Rothesay, NB infatigable mentor After serving in the His fluid and loyal A teacher before and in pour plusieurs Ontario Legislature, pen found him, uniquely, the middle of a lengthy organisations offrant l’aide d’un she was elected to serving as Chief career in provincial entrepreneur expérimenté à des Parliament in 1984, Editorial Writer for politics, he was first jeunes se lançant en affaires, une where in 1987 she both the National Post, elected to the New âme généreuse d’énergie inextinguible. became the first sitting MP to give birth in its halcyon days, and subsequently Brunswick Legislature in 1978, serving while in office. Later serving as Deputy the Globe and Mail. Passionate about until 1987. Returning to the Legislature in L’HON MICHEL BIRON, CM Prime Minister during Jean Chrétien’s Canada’s North, his books and media 1999, he became its Speaker until 2006, Nicolet, QC first ministry, she held a variety of other appearances on the Franklin Expedition when he joined the Cabinet as Govern - Membre du Sénat du positions in Cabinet, and has continued won him acclaim and the Polar Medal. ment House Leader and Minister of Canada 2001-2009, active in public affairs through He now serves as CEO of the Royal Supply and Services. Always an dévoué à l’unité writing and journalism. Canadian Geographical Society. outspoken monarchist, Bev shared canadienne, dans his wife Marje’s affection for corgis. sa vie antérieure ROY EAPPEN, MDCM, FRCP(C) BRIG GEN THE HON d’homme d’affaires, il était Montreal, QC J JAMES GRANT, CM, CMM, ONS HON IAN HOLLOWAY, PC, CD, QC, PHD propriétaire d’une entreprise de & Toronto, ON New Glasgow, NS Calgary, AB télécommunications et s’efforçait An eminent endocrin - A Registered Amidst a busy academic d’offrir un meilleur service vers ologist, inveterate Industrial Accountant career, he served the les régions plus rurales du Québec. blogger and League by profession, joining Royal Australian Navy member and benefactor the Pictou Highlanders and the RCN for 26 DAVID BUSH for decades, he gives much of his time in 1951 was the years, After clerking for Montreal, QC and substance to the Mar Thom Church, beginning of a distinguished military the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Long-time League member and one of the most ancient of Christian career of over 38 years, and Canada, he held appointments in the law benefactor, he succeeded his father as communities. coordinate with his long service in faculties of Australian National University President of Bush Associates, Ltd, in senior positions with the Canadian and Cambridge University, after which which capacity he for many decades HON. MAYANN FRANCIS, ONS Corps of Commissionaires. He was he became Dean of Law at UWO directed the financial affairs of many Sydney, NS 32nd Lieutenant Governor of (2000-2011) and then Dean of Law at Montreal families and trusts. An educator who Nova Scotia 2012-2017. the University of Calgary. In 2015, he was CEO of the Nova was sworn of the Privy Council as a Scotia Human Rights member of the Security Intelligence Commission, she served Review Committee. as the province’s Lieutenant Governor 2006-2012, and has continued to support many charitable endeavours, including the African Orthodox Church, as well as Dalhousie University, where she has been a Distinguished Fellow in the Faculty of Management.

Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2020 – 5 L’HON SERGE JOYAL, CP, QC, OQ PROF. PHILIPPE LAGASSÉ JACQUES MONET, SJ J. BYRON THOMAS Montréal, QC Ottawa, ON Montréal, QC Georgetown, ON Député de 1974 à 1984, Philippe Lagassé est & Toronto, ON League member, media au cours duquel il a été professeur agrégé et Considéré affectueuse- spokesman and secrétaire d’État aux titulaire de la chaire ment comme “le père” benefactor, an ministères Trudeau et Barton à la Norman des monarchistes cana- immigration lawyer by Turner, il a ensuite été Paterson School of diens, Jacques Monet – profession, deeply sénateur 1997-2020. Sa générosité et International Affairs. Ses recherches titulaire de l’insigne de service en or de committed to his Queen and his faith, son expertise personnelle en tant que portent sur le rôle des institutions dans la Ligue – a servi l’eglise, l’éducation et la Byron Thomas has combined a delight in collectionneur d’art ont amené le l’élaboration des politiques internationales Couronne sans relâche: un membre de creating and extending his family’s Parlement à constituer une collection dans la tradition de Westminster. Membre la maison Rideau Hall à l’époque de beautiful rural property with a city life in de portraits originaux des rois de France, du Comité d’examen indépendant des M. Léger et Mme Sauvé, membre de le which he graces many Loyal Societies dont les peintures ont été placées en acquisitions de la défense du gouverne - Comité consultatif des timbres-poste, with accounts of meeting Her Majesty, 2001 au Salon de la Francophonie ment du Canada, il a également écrit président de l’Université de Sudbury et du challenging ideas and consistently de l’édifice du Centre aux côtés de nombreux articles sur la Regis College, archiviste de la province encouraging participation and active des monarques britanniques Couronne canadienne. jésuite, membre permanent du comité des recruitment. et canadiens depuis 1763. nominations vice-royales, conférencier THE HON MARJORY LEBRETON, PC volontaire et auteur prolifique. ROBERT D WATT, LVO, AIH, FRHSC HON JASON T KENNEY, PC, MLA Ottawa, ON Vancouver, BC Edmonton, AB A League member, and a RAY NOVAK, LVO First Chief Herald of Premier of Alberta key figure in Mothers Calgary, AB Canada, 1988-2007, since 2019, he Against Drunk Driving, Perhaps more than Robb Watt set the tone previously served in Marjory LeBreton anyone else, Ray for the immediate Parliament 1997-2016, served four Tory chiefs, Novak unlocked success of the Canadian during which he held from Diefenbaker through to 1993, both at Stephen Harper’s Heraldic Authority, as he and his fellow a number of portfolios in the Harper Party HQ and in the leaders’ offices, rising respect for the Heralds emphasized the development of government’s cabinets, including those to Deputy Chief of Staff under Mulroney, Monarchy and encouraged him as a national art form, at once in conformity responsible for Multiculturalism, who named her to the Senate in 1983. Prime Minister to preside over the most with the precedents laid down by Garter Canadian Identity and National Defence. Stephen Harper brought her into Cabinet thoroughly-monarchist administration in and yet distinctively Canadian; appealing Widely credited with bringing increased in 2006 as Leader of the Government in the modern era. Cutting his political teeth to institutions and individuals which might support of ethnic communities to the Upper Chamber. She “aged out” of the as aide to MP’s on Parliament Hill, he not otherwise have considered becoming the Tories, he is an Honorary Senate in 2015. worked with the PM from his time as armigers; maintaining The Queen’s place Life Member of the League. head of the National Citizens’ Coalition as the fount of Honour. Watt personally KEVIN MACLEOD, CVO through the entire period of his party designed the League’s Armorials, advising ANDREAS KYRIAKOS Ottawa, ON leadership and service as Prime the Governor General to request of The Toronto, ON Prime Minister Harper Minister, for whom he was variously Queen, successfully, two unique features A member, frequent named this League Principal Secretary and Chief of Staff. of its Grant: use of the Royal Crown by media spokesman and member as the a non-governmental entity with neither twice Summer Intern “permanent” Canadian HON ERIN O’TOOLE, PC, MP Royal or national vice-Regal Patronage; for the League, he Secretary to The Queen Durham, ON and the inclusion of two Royal Crowns presided over the in 2009, a position which he held Elected MP for Durham in its blazon, one Gold and one Silver. Foreign Affairs Club at the University until 2017. Significantly, it involved in the Conservative After his retirement, he was appropriately of Toronto before attending Sciences coordinating vice-regal nominations, interest in a 2012 appointed as a Citizenship Judge Po (Paris). He subsequently was named and one he held in plurality with his by-election, A lawyer, (2009-15). a Yenching Scholar at Peking University, role as Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate. O’Toole served in the China, from which he proceeded to A proud Nova Scotian, MacLeod had Canadian Forces for five years after IRENE WHITE, MVO study Political Economy at the helped to organize Royal Homecomings his graduation from RMC. Minister Saskatoon, SK London School of Economics. since 1987. With a meticulous eye and of Veterans Affairs in Mr Harper’s final Having previously imaginative programming, he soon won ministry, he finished a close third in the served in the CHIEF R STACEY LAFORME the Sovereign’s confidence – HM was 2017 Tory leadership convention; and provincial government Mississaugas of the heard to say “You’d better ask Kevin,” media dub him again a leading candidate administration, League Credit First Nation, on more than one occasion! in the 2020 race. A public advocate for member Irene White located in Ontario the Canadian Crown, O’Toole has worked was Private Secretary to Lieutenant- HON PEARL MCGONIGAL, CM, OM with members of the Royal Family on the governors of Saskatchewan for nearly As Chief, he leads two decades, richly deserving her the First Nation Winnipeg, MB True Patriot Love Foundation and the Pearl McGonigal Neshana Playground in Toronto. appointment by the Queen as a member which promotes the of the Royal Victorian Order for her identity, rights and place of the Ojibwa entered political life in 1969, sitting on Winnipeg HON DAVID C ONLEY, CM, OONT personal services to the Crown and the (Anishinaabe) people. Widely recognized Royal Family. She was credited with as a spokesman for First Nations’ people, City Council 1971-81, Toronto, ON when she was named Science reporter, transforming the office into a proactive, he has led the signing of accords with high-profile operation and assisting the civil authorities of the region, and Lieutenant Governor on Manitoba – weatherman and the first woman in the post – by news anchor for more three lieutenant-governors with a sees the Crown as fundamental in major expansion of vice-regal traditions and governance. Pierre Trudeau. Active since her vice- than two decades, a regal days in the Council for Canadian dedicated Star Trek fan activities in the province. Unity and the Canadian Forces Liaison and representative of how challenge can Council, and a gourmet cook, she was bring greatness: all these experiences recently honoured for over 40 years found David Onley leaving his career in of service to Grace Hospital, for which the media world to serve The Queen as she helped to raise over $31 million. Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor for no less than seven years. Indeed, the League HON PETER MILLIKEN, PC, OC, FRSC had to sing Auld Lang Syne more than Kingston, ON once for its Patron as his enthusiasm League member Peter and popularity led to several extensions Milliken enjoys the signal of the traditional five-year span of vice- distinction of serving the regal time in office! Onley faced mobility lengthiest time of any challenges, to be sure; the result of Commons Speaker – childhood polio; but he undertook an this during four Parliaments: 2001-2011. enormous number of engagements A lawyer and classical music buff, he won annually, which led countless hotels, the Kingston & the Islands seat for the meeting halls and community centres to Liberals in the 1988 election, beating a make their premises accessible. Out of jacobite monarchist, Flora MacDonald. office, he lectured in Political Science Re-elected for the second time in 1997, at the University of Toronto, whose he became Deputy Speaker and then Ambassador he was to the 2015 Pan Speaker in 2001. American and Parapan American Games.

6 – Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2020 The Monarchist League of Canada The difference the League has made: A Chronology of Events & Activities reflecting the work of the Monarchist League of Canada No compendium could possibly cover completely the accomplishments of a busy national organization over five decades of service. This Chronology gives highlights of diverse activities carried out by the League during its first half-century.

League is founded on Feb 17 Testifies before Joint Submits to Mulroney 1970by John Aimers. Holds first 1978Committee of Commons 1985administration Canada’s meetings (over 600 attend in Ottawa) & Senate against the republican Monarchy, Authentic Evolution, with to counter moves by Prime Minister provisions of Bill C-60 (a new detailed recommendations for Trudeau to weaken the Monarchy. Constitution for Canada, proposing enhancing Canada’s monarchical to make the Sovereign only a identity. Countess Mountbatten of Campaigns successfully for figurehead), and wages major public Burma is Guest of Honour at 15th 1971Royal Arms of Canada to opinion campaign helping to secure Anniversary National Dinner-Dance. remain on Canadian passports. unanimous Provincial opposition to the Bill and its eventual withdrawal. Toronto Branch initiates Testifies before Joint Senate- 1986Queen’s Birthday Parade 1972Commons Committee on Testifies to Minister of to honour HM’s Official Canadian Constitution of Canada. Successfully 1979Defence’s Task Force Review Birthday. campaigns to retain the Crown on on Unification of Canadian Forces re: Ontario license plates. monarchical traditions and insignia. Defeats attempt by Secretary 1987of State David Crombie to Campaign results in Testifies before Senate remove Queen from Canadian 1973Post Office’s issuing 1980Committee to advocate Citizenship Oath. Participates in two Queen stamps for Common - retention of “Dominion Day.” Holds National Forum on Heraldry in wealth Conference in Ottawa. Twenty first national Dinner to celebrate Ottawa, leading to The Queen’s League members journey to London 10th Anniversary of League. Initiates authorizing establishment of the for Princess Anne’s Wedding. Awards to recognize members; Canadian Heraldic Authority. service’ and distinguished Canadians’ Monarchy Canada magazine public support of The Crown. Lobbies MP’s to request 1974initiated with news/ views 1988Government erect of Canada’s Crown... Produces sticker of The Equestrian Statue of The Queen on 1981Queen for use on mail: Parliament Hill (unveiled in 1992). 1975Gains assurance from ON reaction to lack of Royal stamps at Premier Davis of opposition Post Offices. 120 members join Influences Canadian to provincial Advisory Committee celebrations of Prince of Wales’ 1989Heraldic Authority to clarify report suggesting Queen be dropped Marriage in London. position of Queen as source of its from Canadian Citizenship Oath. Grants. Assists Alberta Provincial Many Lieutenant Governors become Sponsors national speaking Museum in exhibit on 1939 Royal branch Patrons. 1982tour by British MP and Tour. Monarchist Sir John Biggs-Davison. Lobbies and advertises Testifies to ON & AB 1976to ensure that The Queen Encourages “Royal Week” 1990Legislative Committees on opens Montreal Olympics as 1983near Victoria Day to Canadian Constitution; and submits Canada’s Head of State. encourage annual celebration of Brief to Federal Constitutional Canada’s Monarchy. NL Branch (Spicer) Commission. Issues first 1977Newfoundland Branch presents first Colours to the Royal bilingual pamphlet about Canadian obtains signatures of over Newfoundland Constabulary. Crown and League. three-quarters of province’s population on Declaration of Loyalty Assists CBC in production At time of Gulf War, for Queen’s Silver Jubilee. 90 League 1984of video history of Canada’s 1991blocks announcement members journey to London to Monarchy, “The Maple & The Crown.” of Government’s new Gallantry celebrate Jubilee. Large group of Co-hosts Study Conference on Decorations set to eliminate Victoria members gathers in Ottawa in Monarchy held at University Cross as Canadian Decoration. Then October for Jubilee homecoming of Toronto. Toronto Branch wages successful campaign leading to of The Queen. participates in Royal Tattoo HM’s creation of Canadian Victoria in presence of The Queen. Cross in 1993.

Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2020 – 7 Marks The Queen’s Ruby Releases first comprehensive Canadian per annum. Partners in 1992Jubilee with National 1999triennial Survey on Cost of awarding of Golden Jubilee Medal; Banquet in presence of HM’s cousin, Canadian Crown (74 cents per citizen over 100 members so honoured. King Michael of Romania, yearly) Exposes Premiers’ near- Youth interest groups formed in accompanied by Queen Anna unanimous opposition to leaked response to surging membership. & Princess Margarita. Prime Ministerial staff “millennium project” to make Canada a republic. Campaigns against Bill Begins regular contact with 2003C-25 to remove Allegiance 1993every MP at start of new Campaign forces Canada to Queen from Public Service Oath. Parliament to offer monarchical 2000Post to reverse its refusal Welcomes HRH Duke of York to materials and views on loyalty to to issue stamp honor ing Queen Reception at Queen’s Park. Crown. Campaigns to ensure under- Mother’s 100th Birthday: subsequent - Distributes materials honouring standing of MPs’ Oath of Allegiance. ly launched by Governor General in 50th Anniversary of Coronation. presence of League members invited Testifies before Commons to Rideau Hall. Organizes Birthday Defends Governor 1994Committee in support of celebrations across Canada. Receives 2004General in spending/travel Citizenship Oath remaining Oath to Armorial Bearings, proclaimed on controversy. ON members participate The Queen, a position subsequently Accession Day, and containing two in Lt-Governor’s book drive for First endorsed in the Committee’s Report. Royal Crowns by HM’s permission. Nations communities. Hosts HRH Exposes the breaking of The Guide Testifies before Commons Committee The Princess Royal in Toronto at Promise to The Queen. Promotes and Senate Legal & Constitutional youth and members’ receptions. Canada’s first Royal Genealogical Affairs Committee on Citizenship Holds Young Adult Conference. Chart, Canada’s Kings & Queens. Oath. Victoria Branch places pictures Exposes federal government Establishes Canadian Monarchist of Queen in scores of Vancouver “confusion” as to the roles of The News. Island postal outlets. Queen and the Governor General as – demonstrated at Canadian D-Day Organizes series of regional Joins commentators and 60th Anniversary ceremony 1995Celebrations and events/ 2001his Cabinet colleagues in in Normandy. projects to mark League’s Silver rebuking Foreign Affairs Minister Jubilee. CTV Anchor Lloyd Robertson Manley’s call for a republic. Testifies Mounts national addresses Toronto celebration, before Senate Rules, Procedures & 2005campaign opposing accepts honorary membership. Rights of Parliament Committee on deletion of Queen’s name from Royal Assent procedures. Ottawa Canadian diplomatic Letters of 1996www.monarchist.ca becomes Branch successfully campaigns to Credence. Releases third survey first Loyal Society site on retain Armorials for the amalgamated of the Cost of the Canadian Crown: Web: Trial memberships attract City. Supplies summer Intern at $1.54 per Canadian annually. many new supporters. Government House, Victoria. Celebrates League’s 35th Anniversary Pressures Bank of Canada to reflect at Reception with The Earl & Red Box program furnishes HM’s role as Canada’s Sovereign on Countess of Wessex. Takes leading 1997monarchical teaching aids new $20 banknote. Victoria Branch role in debate over nomination of to schools and youth groups. organizes first Branch advertising Michaëlle Jean as GG. Monarchist Supplies first summer Intern to campaign. Produces League Flag Youth Conference held in Toronto. Lieutenant Governor of ON. Assists for sale. in presentation of Five Hundred Years Produces The Canadian of Royal Canada mural to The Queen Hails national polls 2006Monarchy, full-colour at Rideau Hall. 2002revealing surging support educational booklet about the for Monarchy. Adrienne Clarkson Maple Crown, with distribution Exposes Chretien Govern - first sitting GG to attend League to MP’s, schools and youth groups. 1998ment’s refusal to second a event: Golden Jubilee Service & Monarchist Youth Conference Canadian public servant to Reception, Toronto. Welcomes in Ottawa. Buckingham Palace in line with member of Royal Family for first previous practice, Elicits promise time: HRH Prince Michael of Kent Robert Finch of from PM to do so in future. 2007 addresses functions and presents Hamilton becomes Campaigns successfully for Canada League Awards in Toronto, Calgary Dominion Chairman on 37th Post policy: Queen’s Stamp must be and Victoria on 12-day national tour Anniversary of League founding. stocked by all outlets & HM’s picture organized by League. Successfully Canada Post issues the first hung based on “community demand.” campaigns for stamp, coin, permanent, definitive rate, self- Also campaigns successfully for HM’s pictures and other Jubilee adhesive stamp of The Queen Oath of Citizenship to remain Oath materials to be issued by federal for letter mail, after decades of to Queen as per Bill C-63.Testifies government. Launches bilingual League’s lobbying. before Senate Legal & Constitutional Jubilee website, begins national Affairs Committee on proposed Leads successful campaign distribution of free Jubilee lithos of Royal Assent changes. Tabloid format 2008to restore pictures of Queen, organizes celebrations of Canadian Monarchist News replaces Queen to BC Ferries. Distributes Jubilee throughout Canada. Supplies Monarchy Canada. new Official Portrait of HM and the summer intern to serve Lieutenant federal government’s Crown of Maples/ Governor of NS. Issues second Survey La Couronne canadienne. on Cost of Canadian Crown: $1.10 per

8 – Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2020 Promotes Crown via social Young Monarchists film Celebrates 50th 2009media. Tweets Charles & 2014three videos about League 2020Anniversary of Founding: Camilla’s tour – a first for a Royal for social media, also shooting rough Canadian Secretary to The Queen homecoming. Releases fourth Survey footage for 2015 video in French. addresses Accession Lunch. Branch on Cost of Canadian Crown: Complete revision of website begins. Programming and Strategic Social $1.53 annually per Canadian. Holds first annual Silent Auction Media Coordinators appointed to online. develop common programming PM invites 11 League expectations for branches, 2010members to Queen’s Organizes chain of incentivise recruit ment and target Dinner, Toronto. Website completely 2015140 municipal celebrations SM advertising. Council of Honour revised, fully bilingualized. Leads across Canada to mark historic formed of eminent Canadians media analysis of Prince William’s Reign of Queen on September 9th. supportive of League work. engagement. League members on GG Publishes first bilingual recruiting Holds Anniversary Appeal to selection committee appointed by flyer. raise funds, encourage bequests. PM, and subsequent permanent vice- regal appointments advisory body. Encourages and records 2016nationwide singing of 50 members travel to Happy Birthday for Queen’s 90th 2011London for William birthday on April 21, with the & Catherine’s wedding, first corporate Governor General attending League sponsorships assisting travel of media celebration in Toronto on eve of the spokesmen. Sponsors nationwide date. Launches new website of breakfast parties for wedding modern design. Issues sixth Cost watchers. GG invites members to of Canadian Crown survey: $1.53 Rideau Hall for arrival of newlyweds. per capita annually. Begins regular Successful completion of campaign to electronic communications with return Royal designation to Navy and members via MailChimp. Air Force. First use of colour in CMN. The Queen of Canada Young monarchists who Receives federal grant for 2017support NDP lead successful speaks to us: 2012Diamond Jubilee Neighbours opposition to republican resolution & Newcomers events across Canada. at Party Conference. First Summer ...whether watching a chuck PM Harper invites Chairman Finch student Intern at Prince’s Trust to accompany him to London for Canada. CMN relaunched in colour wagon race at the Calgary Jubilee celebrations; 45 members also glossy magazine format. Stampede or athletic prowess join London throngs on League trip, at the Montréal Olympics, meeting GG at “Big Lunch” and 2018Campaigns successfully, whether listening to an Inuit Royals at re-opening of Cndn. High Prime Minister Trudeau song of greeting in Nunavut supporting, for Common wealth to Commission. Partners in Diamond or the skirl of pipes in Nova Jubilee Medal awards; many members vote Prince of Wales its future Head. so honoured; two receive Medal from CMN begins series of Proposals Scotia, I have always felt not Prince of Wales. First bilingual issue for A 21st Century Transition at only welcome but at home in of CMN. Young Monarchists who conclusion of Queen’s Reign. Canada…I have so many vivid support Liberal Party lead successful Continues outreach to First Nations memories and a tremendous as Chief of the Mississaugas of the opposition to Policy Conference anti- sense of pride in being part monarchy resolution. Educational Credit addresses Accession Lunch. booklet revised: first printing of 7000 of the Canadian family. This sold out within four months. Greater 2019Becomes sole source is a relationship I have come Toronto Branch designs Jubilee of colour lithos of Queen to treasure and a country poster posted in subway system, as Canadian Heritage offers for which I have a deep and downloads only. Members invited to docents CNE Jubilee exhibition. abiding affection....Your At CFL request, League hosts Grey Rideau Hall event to mark relocation Cup event linking 100th Game to of Equestrian Statue of Queen during enduring ties to the Crown Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Parliament Hill rebuild. Issues 7th stand not only for a respect edition of Cost of Crown survey: for heritage, but also for the Publishes first $1.68 per capita annually. Record principles of peace, order and 2013 result for sixth annual Silent French language good government developed educational booklet La Monarchie Auction online. Canadienne. Promotes unanimous by the Fathers of Parliamentary passage of the Confederation who envisaged Succession to the Throne Act, promoting and worked so diligently to Canadian values by eliminating make this country a reality. gender and religious discrimination in the Succession. Releases fifth Edmonton, at Government of Survey of cost of Canadian Canada Dinner, 24 May 2005 Monarchy: $1.63 annually per person.

Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2020 – 9 REFLECTIONS ON THE FOUNDING OF THE MONARCHIST LEAGUE OF CANADA

that in a little more than a decade he think of but a few. They were every would conclude a deal on the Con- bit the equal of those who stand be- stitution which would – probably side them in the memories of mem- forever – entrench the Monarchy as bers who survive and still recall our form of government! Or that those brave days. that formative time; five decades later his son would be- those men, devoted and loyal, such come Prime Minister, and a devoted as Bob Coates, Strome Galloway, Al monarchist! Boyd, John Hendricks, Michael Jack- There was no Internet in those son, Stan Schumacher, Stan Sinclair days to facilitate easy and inexpen- and Alex Paton. sive communication. However, that, Amidst the inevitable false starts remarkably, some 600 would turn and challenging organizational is- out to pack a little-publicized first sues during those early days, one de- League meeting in Ottawa on a June cision would prove fateful and ulti- evening was perhaps a harbinger mately give the League a credibility that there was greater loyalty, and a which it otherwise would never deeper concern for the future of the have enjoyed: its insistence that its Canadian Crown, than anyone could sole cause would be the education of have imagined. fellow Canadians in the rational ad- With that concern came no in- vantages of the institution of the considerable burden, as some mon - Constitutional Monarchy in Canada, arch ists sought to use the cause of and the defence of that institution the Crown – and the League – as a against attacks and misrepresenta- hobbyhorse on which to ride into tion. Gradually, the media came to battle for a variety of causes which treat the League as a legitimate were linked in not a few minds to source of news and opinion, Lieu- the need to preserve the Crown. tenant Governors felt they could These included but were not limited give it their Patronage, and so over to individuals who wanted the the years two sitting Governors ifty years ago today the League League to fight to hold fast to the General and a former occupant of Fwas founded. 1970 was incalcu- ‘British’ connection, to oppose offi- Rideau Hall attended League func- lably different from 2020, both cial bilingualism and to restore the tions, as did a number of members in terms of Canadian society gener- Red Ensign, not to mention that it of the Royal Family. ally – “the sixties” had really hit the should support the restoration of Occupying a niche in the body nation more in the early 1970’s – and monarchies in a host of former politic, and sticking to it, was a good specifically, in “official” Ottawa’s at- kingdoms. With those views es- judgment, but not always easy, and titude towards the Monarchy. poused came a rich cast of charac- not altogether supported by many Royal nomenclature was dis ap- ters, many sincere, others whom members. The “big tent” philosophy pear ing throughout government one might kindly dub as ‘curious’ – and the concept of “the Aboriginal bodies. A Cabinet Minister felt free and in a few cases, positively crazy. Circle widening to include us all” as to say that no one would know the It would take some decades for the so aptly put by Governor General difference between the Canadian membership to be as diverse as it is Adrienne Clarkson – would take the Arms and a Schenley liquor bottle’s today, when it much more closely League some time to sort out. It can “arms.” The Royal Anthem was rare- reflects the many diversities of con- remain awkward even today, where ly sung at official functions. Rideau temporary Canada. one unfortunate comment online Hall was beginning a long slide – Another societal change was oc- can tar individuals and causes alike. since corrected – to portray the curring in the decade of the League’s This year of celebration may pro- Governor General as “head of state.” founding: it sprung into existence in vide the opportunity to enlarge Deference to The Queen and Royal the final days of those remarkable, upon past history, present accom- Family was markedly absent in the talented women who did not hold “a plishments and future agenda items media. Paul Hellyer’s unification of job” but whose sacrificial hard work of and for the League – with new the Armed Forces brought with it on behalf of voluntary associations programs, fundraising activities and the deracination of many of the had for generations formed a thread the like. Suffice it to say that the three Services’ Royal associations. A of community and good works a- League has “gagné ses epaulettes” sense of inevitable change hung in cross the country. Monarchists are and its chief enemy today is compla- the air. not alone in missing them sorely: cency. This is perhaps understand- Pierre Trudeau would come to ap- they constituted the lynch-pin of able at a time when many battles preciate a remarkable Sovereign, and the League’s early life and success. have been won, easy targets have in time, the institution she person- So it is well to remember some of large ly disappeared and three of the ifies. But he had predicted in his them by name: Molly Ingram, Mar- four major federalist party leaders first years in office that “the new garet Mace, Dene Mainguy, Gladys support the institution of Monar- values of the up-and-coming gener- Killip, Grace George, Rosemary chy. So it is all the more important ation might cause Canada to give up Campbell, Loveday Cadenhead, Jean that we do not allow the League to her connection [sic] to the Monar- Greene, Felicity Burton, “Gusty” become a victim of our its success, chy.” Whoever would have imagined Rouls ton and Elizabeth Horlock, to nor of “clubby” institutional self-

10 – Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2020 satisfaction. Thus tonight we might feel we great Abrahamic faiths, whose Our dear Queen will continue So too it is with reason that we can, with that pride, look inward prayer – set so memorably to to do her duty. God willing, the should look back with no small for just a moment and at our music by Ralph Vaughan Williams League will continue to do its pride on the energy of our early supper tables raise a glass to “the – formed the last words spoken at duty. days, and enjoy the calmish wa- League.” And whatever our own our 25th Anniversary celebrations Fidelitate Conjuncti – La loyauté ters of the present, while ever beliefs might be, we may remem- in 1995: “Prosper Thou O Lord the nous lie – Loyalty binds us! keeping in mind the challenges ber the fervent supplication of work of our hands... O prosper to come: si vis pacem, para bellum. the psalmist known to two of the Thou our handy-work.” Extraits du discours du fondateur ci-dessus l y a cinquante ans aujourd’hui, profonde pour l’avenir de la Cou- survécu et se souviennent encore ce genre. Qu’il suffise de dire que Ila Ligue était fondée. L’année ronne canadienne que quiconque de ces jours courageux. ce temps la Ligue a «gagné ses épaulettes» 1970 était incalculablement aurait pu imaginer. de formation; ces hommes, dé- et que son principal ennemi au- dif férente de 2020, tant du point Cette préoccupation a entraîné voués et loyaux, tels que Bob Co- jourd’hui est la complaisance. de vue de la société canadienne un fardeau considérable, car cer- ates, Strome Galloway, Al Boyd, Cela est peut-être compréhensi- en général – «les années soix - tains monarchistes voulaient uti- John Hendricks, Michael Jack- ble à un moment où de nom- antes» avaient vraiment plus liser la cause de la Couronne – et son, Stan Schumacher, Stan Sin- breuses batailles ont été rempor- frappé le pays au début des an- de la Ligue – comme un cheval clair et Alex Paton. tées, les cibles faciles disparues nées de 970 – et plus précisé- de bataille sur lequel se battre Parmi les inévitables faux dé- en grande partie et trois des qua- ment de l’attitude «officielle» pour une variété de causes qui parts et les problèmes organisa- tre chefs de partis fédéralistes d’Ottawa à l’égard de la monar- étaient liées dans de nombreux tionnels difficiles de ces débuts, soutenant l’institution de la mo- chie. esprits à la nécessité de: préser- une décision s’avèrerait fatale et narchie. Il est donc d’autant plus La nomenclature royale dispa- ver la couronne. Ceux-ci in- donnerait finalement à la Ligue important que nous ne permet- raissait dans tous les organismes cluaient, mais ne se limitaient une crédibilité dont elle n’aurait tions pas à la Ligue de devenir gouvernementaux. Un ministre pas, aux individus qui souhai- jamais bénéficié autrement: son victime de notre propre succès, du Cabinet n’a pas hésité à dire taient que la Ligue se batte pour insistance que son unique cause pas plus que de notre propre sa- que personne ne connaîtrait la maintenir le lien “britannique”, serait l’éducation de ses conci- tisfaction institutionnelle. différence entre le blason cana- s’opposer au bilinguisme officiel toyens canadiens dans un esprit C’est aussi avec raison que dien et le «blason» d’une bou- et restaurer le Red Ensign, sans rationnel. les avantages de l’ins- nous devrions regarder en arrière teille d’alcool Schenley. L’hymne oublier qu’elle devrait soutenir titution de la monarchie consti- avec fierté l’énergie de nos dé- royal était rarement chanté lors la restauration des monarchies tutionnelle au Canada et la dé- buts et profiter des eaux calmes de réceptions officielles. Rideau dans une multitude de pays, an- fense de cette institution contre du présent, tout en gardant tou- Hall commençait une longue ciens royaumes. Celles-ci parta- les attaques et les déclarations jours à l’esprit les défis à venir: si glissade pour présenter le gou- geaient un riche éventail de inexactes. Peu à peu, les médias vis pacem, para bellum. verneur général comme un «chef personnages, certains sincères, ont fini par considérer la Ligue Ainsi, ce soir, nous pourrions d’État». La déférence envers la d’autres que l’on pourrait aima- comme une source légitime d’in- avec cette fierté regarder en nous Reine et la famille royale était blement qualifier de «curieux» formations et d’opinions. Les pour un instant et à nos tables du nettement absente dans les mé- et, dans certains cas, de fous. Il lieutenants-gouverneurs esti- souper lever le verre à «la dias. L’unification des forces ar- faudrait plusieurs décennies pour maient pouvoir donner leur pa- Ligue». mées par Paul Hellyer a entraîné que les membres soient aussi di- tronage. Ainsi, au fil des années, Et quelles que soient nos pro- le déracination de nombreuses versifiés qu’aujourd’hui, alors que deux gouverneurs généraux en pres croyances, nous pouvons associations royales des trois ser- cela reflétait beaucoup mieux les exercice et un ancien occupant nous souvenir de la fervente sup- vices. Un sentiment de change- nombreuses diversités du Canada de Rideau Hall ont assisté aux plication du psalmiste connu de ment inévitable était en suspens. contemporain. Un autre change- fonctions de la Ligue, comme deux des grandes religions abra- Pierre Trudeau en viendrait à ment de société se produisit au aussi un certain nombre de hamiques, dont la prière – mise apprécier une Souveraine remar- cours des dix années de fonda- membres de la famille royale. en musique de manière mémora- quable et, avec le temps, l’institu- tion de la Ligue: il apparut dans D’occuper une niche dans le ble par Ralph Vaughan Williams tion qu’elle personnifie. Mais il les derniers jours de ces femmes corps politique et s’y tenir était – a formé les derniers mots pro- avait prédit, dans ses premières remarquables et talentueuses qui un bon jugement, mais pas tou- noncés lors de la célébration de années au pouvoir, que «les nou- n’exerçaient pas “un emploi” jours facile, et pas entièrement notre 25e anniversaire en 1995: velles valeurs de la génération mais dont le dur labeur sacrificiel soutenu par de nombreux mem- “Prospére O Seigneur l’oeuvre de montante pourraient amener le accompli au nom d’associations bres. La philosophie de la nos mains ... O prospère notre Canada à abandonner son lien bénévoles constituait depuis des «grande tente» – et le concept oeuvre”. avec la monarchie». Quiconque générations un fil de la commu- «d’élargir le cercle autochtone Notre chère reine continuera l’aurait imaginé dans un peu plus nauté et de bonnes œuvres à tra- pour nous inclure tous», ainsi de faire son devoir. Si Dieu le d’une décennie, il conclurait un vers le pays. Les monarchistes ne que l’a si justement exprimé la veut, la Ligue continuera de faire accord sur la Constitution qui – sont pas les seuls à les manquer: Gouverneure Générale Adrienne son devoir! probablement pour toujours – ils ont constitué le pivot de la Clarkson – prendraient un peu Fidelitate Conjuncti – Loyalty consacrerait la monarchie en tant jeunesse et du succès de la Ligue. de temps à régler. Cela peut res- binds us! – La loyauté nous lie! que notre forme de gouverne- Il est donc bon de rappeler ter gênant, même aujourd’hui, où ment! quelques-uns de leurs noms au- un commentaire malheureux en Il n’y avait pas d’Internet à jourd’hui: Molly Ingram, Marga- ligne peut toucher des personnes cette époque pour faciliter la ret Mace, Dene Mainguy, Gladys et des causes semblables. communication facile et peu Killip, Grace George, Rosemary Cette année de célébration coûteuse. Cependant, il est à Campbell, Loveday Caden head, pourrait être l’occasion d’exploi- noter que quelque 600 personnes Felicity Burton, “Gusty” Roulston ter l’histoire passée, les réalisa- se préparaient à organiser la pre- et Elizabeth Horlock, pour ne tions actuelles et les points à l’or- mière réunion peu médiatisée de penser qu’à peu. Ils étaient tout à dre du jour futurs de et pour la la Ligue à Ottawa un soir de juin, fait égaux par rapport à ceux qui Ligue – avec des programmes annonçant peut-être une loyauté se tiennent à leurs côtés dans la spécifiques, des activités de col- accrue et une préoccupation plus mémoire des membres qui ont lecte de fonds et autres choses de

Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2020 – 11 Lieutenant Governor lauds League, presents Badges of Service 50th ANNIVERSARY LUNCH, TORONTO Queen’s Canadian Secretary Addresses bout 150 monarchists from sented Badges of Service to four Secretary to The Queen, was princi- AOntario and Quebec filled the members. The Toast to The Queen pal guest speaker, and captivated Mandarin Ballroom of the was proposed by Dr Roy Eappen; those present with a witty and loyal Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in down- John Fraser spoke about the League; explanation of his duties in serving town Toronto on February 16 for a Victoria Oc chipinti brought down Her Majesty and the Maple Crown special Accession Sunday Luncheon the house as she explained her new while also being part of the federal to celebrate The Queen’s Accession role as the League’s Social Media government’s apparatus – his own and the League’s Golden Jubilee. Coordinator; the Founder reflected background having long crossed Chaired by Jonathan Bradshaw, the on the League’s first 50 years; and royal and vice-regal paths as he event began with an address by Her Davis Whittington-Heeney and headed the Machinery of Govern- Honour, the Lieutenant Governor of Kyle Mastar cian also addressed the ment section of the Privy Council Ontario, who paid tribute to the company. Donald Booth, who had Office. League’s work after she had pre- recently been named Canadian

The Monarchist League of Canada local or specific undertaking by the of the Pandemic and consequential from time to tome honours devo- laureates concerned. No Badge is limitations on social gatherings. tion to its work by awarding Hon- given out of right, but rather for sus- Presented by Her Honour at the Badges orary Life Memberships and Gold tained devoted and often very self- Luncheon in Toronto on February of Service and Silver Badges of Service, the for- effacing support of the League, its 16th were four Silver Badges, each mer being its highest level of recog- activities and policies. A small num- honoree taking their place at the nition for service at the national ber of Badges is being presented foot of the dais as the citation was level a fellowship limited to ten during the Golden Anniversary year, read by the Dominion Chairman, living individuals, while the Silver which may be extended into 2021 Robert Finch, who presented them Badge provides recognition for a depending on the continuing extent to Ms Dowdeswell as follows:

SARAH JANE DUMBRILLE, BRADLEY STUIKE, Maitland, ON Ottawa, ON It is a great joy to welcome to A gifted professional, full of today’s Lunch our most long- creativity, enthusiasm and energy, standing member present – indeed his long service to our Ottawa there are only eleven members Branch, as Vice-Chairman, and remaining in the League who especially in organizing for seven joined earlier. She has travelled years its high ly-successful Queen’s with her husband Richard to Birthday Dinner, has been instru- honour our Sovereign and to share mental in the Branch’s becoming with us in celebrating 50 years of one of the League’s most success- the League’s service, to which she ful. Good humoured, discreet and has contributed since she joined always seeing the broad picture, he on January 1, 1971. Apart from being is an example to other monarch - a devoted monarchist, her ists. NB: Awarded honoris causa together collection of Royal memorabilia is with his partner in all these endeavours, so extensive that it occupies an Collin O’Leary, their Badges will be entire separate building on the present ed and re-presented at the Ottawa family property! Branch Dinner, postponed by the Pandemic.

JONATHAN BRICKWOOD, MARJORIE SHEPHARD, Toronto, ON Peterborough, ON A consistent supporter of Devoted to the Crown and the League, he has undertaken a the furtherance of the League, variety of responsibilities on its she has maintained the public behalf in the Greater Toronto Area, face of allegiance in her ranging from editing memorable community during a long newsletters to speaking to media absence of branch leadership, to spend ing eight hours manning through undertaking a variety the League booth at Word on The of activities, most notably Street. Generous with his time and coordinating local merchants’ substance, always good humoured, window displays around Royal he exemplifies the traditions of occasions. Stalwart and true, loyalty and commitment. she exemplifies loyalty by doing.

12 – Canadian Monarchist News – Summer/Été 2020 LEAGUE HONOURS Chairman Finch writes: I am delighted to inform you that the following League Honours are awarded in this our special Golden Anniversary year of service to Crown and nation. It may be that additional Honours, including several Honorary Life Memberships, will be announced later in the year. Arrangements will continue to be made to hold suitable presentation events for the honorees who were not present at the League Luncheon in February, whether awarded by a Lieutenant Governor or myself. Our appreciation for the outstanding loyalty and assistance of these devoted members:

GOLD BADGE OF SERVICE Neil MacAlasdair, Toronto & London, UK

SILVER BADGES OF SERVICE Sandra Barker, London, ON Étienne Boisvert, Shawville, QC Jonathan Brickwood, Toronto, ON Valerie Cade, Regina, SK Jane Dumbrille, Maitland, ON Barry MacKenzie, Antigonish, NS Marjorie Shephard, Peterborough, ON Bradley Stuike & Collin O’Leary, Ottawa, ON League Notes THE LEAGUE IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC STATEMENT BY CHAIRMAN ROBERT FINCH: JUNE, 2020 In common with many other organiza- with a gathering, the wisdom and safety of usual income to carry out our work. tions, the League has striven from the start which, inevitably, would be at best question- You will, I know, be pleased that other of the pandemic to make sure that its opera- able. I recognized the immediate disappoint- League’s operations – with the exception tions are conducted as safely as possible. The ment that this decision caused, amongst oth- noted above – remain busy and safe; from our League has been guided in this effort by the ers, our Ottawa and Regina/ Saskat chewan distribution of educational booklets during advice issued by the federal and provincial Branches, which were well advanced in plan- March for all MP’s to order for gratis distri- health authorities. This advice – and the level ning their annual festive meals.. But the bution in their ridings, thanks to your gen- of both official and public concern about the League cannot risk the well-being of atten- erosity, to our busy presence on Facebook, Virus – have evolved significantly, and prob- dees at its events, not to mention the pos - Twitter and Insta gram thanks to Victoria Oc- ably will continue to do so as suggested best sible exposure to legal action were it to fail in chipinti, to preparing a new issue of Canadian practices are adjusted and some “opening” of its duty of exercising prudential; judgement Monarchist News. Above all, we built networks strict isolation is again permitted. in this regard. for League members to support each other, With the foregoing in mind, together with There are many useful actions that the and also quadrupled the usual frequency of the examples set by the Royal Family, and out League has been undertaking without “meet- our Ecomm messages in order to provide and of an abundance of caution, in mid-March I ing” – planning online, encouraging long- news and views and so, we hope, to divert our reluctantly directed that our branches refrain time lapsed members to re-affiliate, preparing members! from holding any gathering of members until lists to contact municipal and pro vincial So we will, as always. count on your contin- further notice. The period of this ban may be elected officials at the end of the emergency uing support; and you will all be in our extended or curtailed depending on the evo- to encourage distribution our educational thoughts and concerns. I send you all my best lution of the Pandemic. My instinct is that, booklets once schools re-open; recapturing wishes for the well-being of you and your on balance, organizers would in any event members whose renewals have recently loved ones during this difficult time. prefer postponement rather than proceeding lapsed so that we may once again have the THE LEAGUE FAMILY SUPPORTS ONE ANOTHER

With a variety of initiatives we now all face, let us know at dom- like-minded people of around your launch ed in mid-March, the League [email protected] – we will try to age may be welcome. Aany YM who family was offered means to support match people within a reasonable would like to be put in contact, elec- one another. Though emphasizing distance of each other, and the two tronically, with a fellow YM, and any this was not a substitute for medical of you can work out arrangements as YM who wouldn’t mind being con- advice and professional counselling may be possible. tacted by another YM – some of you as required, we are delighted that will be in both categories – is in- these are helping to meet a need for MUTUAL SUPPORT vited to contact us at domsec@sym some members, and that others THROUGH CONTACT patico.ca with a brief message such as found sufficient support within A further consequence of the cur- “Female, 21, poli sci major in Ed- IN THE NEXT ISSUE their own household and other cir- rent emergency lies in how the nec- monton” along with whatever con- cles of affinity. essary remedies to mitigate the tact information you wish to give – A Canadian Succession Part 3: Morganatic Marriage and the virus’ spread is a sense of isolation. and we will match the individual Camilla question HELPFUL DEEDS A voice on the phone or exchange of with other/s seeking contact. Review of Royal Progress – Practical needs exist in many email messages can be a great com- essays on contemporary forms these days. The League would fort and support in these times. If CHAIN OF PRAYER Canadian Crown PLEASE NOTE: the current issue like to put members’ seeking “every- you would like to receive a call, or be The League is not a sectarian or- of CMN was delayed due to day” assistance in lives suddenly willing to initiate one to a fellow ganization. We know many people the pandemic; The League made more complicated in touch member feeling isolated, please let of faith are members, along with nonetheless intends to publish two more issues during 2020. with those who will feel privileged us know at [email protected] – many others who are not. For those to be able to assist them. Anyone with your preferred phone number. in the former category, however, we who has worked on behalf of a feed- This form of fellowship is not geo- relay below a members thoughtful ing program or similar outreach to graphically-dependent. Nor is a suggestion for a special kind of sup- the homeless and disadvantaged “connection” necessarily established port they may wish to give and/or will know that the benefit is mutual: at once. You can always tell us to say receive. Absolute anonymity will be a practical need is assisted, on the “thanks but not thanks” to further preserved. All that is necessary is for one hand; a great deal of learning calls. Remember, you are dealing you to send an email to Send this to gained, on the other. with fellow League members whose [email protected] along the Do you need help picking up a details we have! lines of “Jack in Brandon needs your prescription? Do you not want to go prayers” and/or “Sally in Halifax out and so need groceries delivered YOUNG MONARCHISTS IN TOUCH would like to support fellow monar- to you or some stamps purchased or YM’s are of a demographic which chists in prayerful concern. She also letters put into the mail? A lift to a takes for granted easy communica- requests prayers in her illness.” We medical appointment? Maybe a light tion via technology. We know most hope many will continue to find bulb needs chang ing? YM’s are for the present deprived of this a comfort and support during Equally, for those who can leave their classroom experience, and the present circumstances. their homes and/or may have a car, some studying at college or univer- can you help with such errands? sity away from home may feel espe- “The oldest and strongest emotion of If you are willing to assist a fellow cially challenged by being marooned mankind is fear, and the oldest and member, or if you need a hand and unable to travel back to family. strongest kind of fear is fear of the handling life in “the new normal” In either way, being in contact with unknown.” – H. P. Lovecraft

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A SMALL SELECTION OF words of comfort, without empty QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY – MEMBERS’ COMMENTS cheerleading. It reminds me of John VICTORIA DAY ABOUT THE QUEEN’S Paul II’s first visit back to a suffering Several League members sent us HISTORIC PANDEMIC Poland, in June 1979, after his elec- pictures of their recent celebrations ADDRESS APRIL 4 tion as pope. He spoke directly to – thank you! the Polish people, ignoring the ▸ Mitch Brooks, a YM studying at Com munist authorities as if they ▸ Heather Taylor, Mt Pearl, NL: Douglas College, Vancouver, met but were a passing phenomenon. In I was very emotional whilst watch- some buddies in a local park, hoist- the same way, Elizabeth II has fo- ing the broadcast. I could not help ed the Royal Standard and toasted cused our attention on how we can but reflect on the perils Her Majesty our Sovereign’s Canadian Birthday. rise to fashion our future the way we has faced in her lifetime and of the ▸ Montreal member Hezekiah want it to be. times she has faced immense sad- Bacovin created a celebration cake ness during her reign. Though it all VICTORIA, BC STUDENT bearing The Queen’s Royal Cypher she has an innate sense of when her WINS LEAGUE’S in confectionary! subjects need to hear from her. She PRE-TEEN WRITING LEAGUE SEEKS SILENT instills in us a sense of her leader- CHALLENGE ship, calm and hope. AUCTION DONATIONS ▸ Blair Beed, Halifax: ... Speech Our congratulations to SABRINA Many thanks to members who was just the tonic we needed... No- FIELDING, age 9, of Victoria, BC. either offered their own items or re- tice no family photos on desk to With her parents’ permission, we ferred down-sizing friends to the take away from message. Underlying are delighted to share her picture League so that we might replenish message of photo with her sister for and winning entry in the League our store of items for our annual me was that we all miss people from challenge to pre-teens which asked fund-raising Silent Auction online our lives. An understanding of what they send us a brief composition re- in September. Among the gifts so far some people have lost or will lose. sponsive to the topic: What I would is an exciting find: an end table, for- HM looked terrific and calm. As ex- like to share with my favourite merly the property of Niagara-on- pected. member of our Royal Family about the-Lake, Ontario, at which The ▸ A member in Halifax: I was deep- how my life has changed – for bet- Queen signed the town’s guest book ly moved. esp. by The Queen’s words, ter/for worse/or for both – during in 1973 – we have the provenance. “We should take comfort that, while the early days of the Pandemic. The League continues to welcome we may have more still to endure, Sabrina directed hers to The Queen. queries about further donations, our better days will return. We will be An appropriate prize was sent to this focus being unusual Canadian items with our friends again. We will be talented young monarchist – to linked to the Crown. with our families again. We will which she wrote a most charm ing THE GREAT JAM meet again.” There was an historical and colourful note of thanks! resonance there, and also something & SCONE CONTROVERSY of an assurance, given all the The My Life ever since the pandemic MAY 26, 2020 Queen has seen and endured in her My life ever since the pandemic On request to [email protected], almost-94 years. has been struggling in many differ- we will be delighted to email you ▸ Craig Midgley, Mississauga, ON: ent ways, although there have been the UK media discussion of the Her Majesty as always offering positive ways as well. The thing that Royal Chefs’ recipe for scones, and Sabrin Fielding, 9, League’s sound and steadfast advice. Politi- has been the most devastating is whether the jam’s place is on top of that I miss my friends and also my pre-teen writing challenge cians come and go but Her Majesty or beneath the scone. This is merely winner has been Head of State for 68 years, favourite subjects in school. I’ve es- some levity to deflect a tad from the a symbol of continuity, compassion pecially been missing my favourite seriousness of our times! and love for Her nation, Her people classes, which are history and writ- and Her Commonwealth. Long may ing. she reign over us. At school, in history we have been ▸ A member in Vancouver: An ex- learning about the smallpox epi- cellent “call to arms” rather than a demic and the residential schools. “poor me” address. Well done – you Those classes are the things I’ve can tell that she has been there be- been missing the most. Although fore! there are of course positive things of ▸ A member in Victoria, BC: A re- being home, such as, a girl at school markable address by any measure, has been bullying me and I don’t with the meaning of her words as have to see her. I get to play with my broad as they were deep. Her mes- brother more often on our trampo- sage needed to be listened more line, and if we are tired from the than once to fully comprehend and trampoline he and I play with his appreciate all that she said. In some cars. I’m thankful that I’m not in ways you could sense the impact of Italy right now because I would be recent family events in her expres- struggling way more from this virus. Neither Queen nor her Chefs took sides in the cream-jam controversy! sion, something akin to a velvet Although, I have family in Italy and glove that covers a hardened (but they have been sick and I’m very not necessarily iron) fist. worried about them. I also forgot to ▸ Douglas Brookes, in Oakland, mention that I’ve been reading lots CA: It is the unique position of about the royal family and how Queen Elizabeth II to be the one noble you are. I sincerely thank you person in the entire world whom for always being so noble to our everyone recognizes... Wise words, country.

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