Canadian Monarchist News Les Nouvelles Monarchiques du Canada Autumn/Automne 2018 — No. 44 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 – 48th ANNIVERSARY 1970-2018

PRIME MINISTER TRUDEAU – Makes Most Extensive Comments So Far About Canada’s Monarchy COMMENTARY veals that the Crown is an institu- tion whose many advantages are Robert Finch, little taught in Canadian schools, Dominion Chairman, The and so is ill-understood as a key Monarchist League of Canada component of our national identity Président, la Ligue Monarchiste and polity, as something to be proud du Canada of rather than merely tolerated. The Prime Minister’s response to It is good that Mr Trudeau said a question about the role of the Can - “we now have more than 150 years adian Monarchy during a YES Youth of tradition that has worked.” What Town Hall in Toronto on June 27, he went on to say is unfortunate: while generally tepid, quite possibly “That isn’t directly harming us or reflects the views of that significant preventing our success or self-deter- number of the population for whom mination as a nation.” This was a that such constitutional debates Prime Minister Trudeau the matter is simply not an issue. To rather negative assertion; does it “take a tremendous amount of time answers YES Youth questions on Monarchy at Town Hall be fair, we should remember at the imply that it could be harming us and energy without significantly… meeting in Toronto on June 27. outset that M. Tru deau had not seen indirectly? Better he should have improving the day-to-day lives of the questions in advance, and so his said, “It is a positive part of our dis- many Canadians.” He also observed reply was not as nuanced or com- tinct identity on this continent, and that: “[abolishing the monarchy] plete as he might have wished. deserves to be better understood as wouldn’t actually have a massive im- This is good in the sense that, to- such.” Instead of suggesting “Is this pact on our daily lives.” As the gether with the Prime Minister, holding us back in things we want League has often said, it would not, The Princess Royal lauded some most Canadians have no appetite for to do?”he might better have said, for instance, reduce crowding in one 25,000 Rotarians from around the massive constitutional change – “The Crown promotes volunteerism, classroom, provide more support for world during a brief Toronto stay. they see that our system of gover- tolerance, unity and many other core one single parent or reduce waiting HRH impressed her fellow Rotary nance works. But at the same time, values of which we are all proud.” times for medical attention. members with her insight and as long warned by the League, it re- The PM was correct in stating continued on page 2 expertise about its campaign to eradicate Polio in Africa. PRINCESS ROYAL IN TORONTO ON FLYING VISIT – Addresses 2018 Rotary International Convention June found HRH The Princess and was greeted at Pearson Airport have always since then been aware Royal greeting nearly 25,000 fellow by the Lieutenant Governor. HRH of Rotarians. My other major inter- Rotarians from around the world opened the Rotary International est at that time was Riding for the gathered at Toronto’s Air Canada Convention, and departed for the Disabled... I was conscious that Centre. In characteristic thoughtful UK the same day on an overnight often when I went to their events, style, and with expertise gained over flight! they would have people who would many years, Anne lauded the close help them out with those events, connections between Rotary and EXCERPTS FROM THE particularly car parking...which was the Save the Children Fund, of PRINCESS ROYAL’S ADDRESS crucial to the day’s ability to run, which she has been President for (Watch the entire speech by pasting into and which was done by Rotarians. decades, using the striking example your browser vimeo.com/ 276921055) Perhaps you can answer the ques- of Rotary’s effectiveness in nearly ...I am here as an Honorary Mem- tion: Is there a hierarchy in Rotary eliminating the scourge of Polio in ber of the Rotary Club of Elgin... I which requires you to start parking parts of Africa. have been President of Save the cars before you get the better jobs? The famously-busy and commit- Child ren since 1970, and they have Probably not. But that showed me ted Princess arrived in Toronto from taught me something about the just how interested you are in mak- London the afternoon of June 24, work you now do. I suppose that I ing the best of all opportunities, continued on page 2 TRUDEAU... continued from page 1 But again, the PM would have This might lead Canadians to as- Monarchists have been generally been more on the mark to add that sume in fact we send some amount supportive of Prime Minister Tru - a very high bar of specific advantage of funds to The Queen directly, deau’s respect for the Crown since would need to be met to justify when in fact the cost of the Cana- he took office. He obviously has a abolishing an institution which dian Crown lies entirely at home, particularly warm relationship with works and is part of our heritage for mainly for the support of the Gov- The Queen, the Prince of Wales and many centuries; that we should be ernor General and Lieutenant Gov- Prince Harry; he led his fellow proud of our distinct, inclusive, tol- ernors and the historic homes in Commonwealth Heads of Govern- erant society which has evolved, like which many of them live; for hon- ment in coming to the decision that the Crown, in an especially Cana- ouring outstanding Canadians, ar- Charles will one day follow The dian way which makes us the envy ranging royal homecomings to Queen as its Head. of most of the world, and always Canada, promoting our identity and While we have no quarrel with places Canada high on the UN maintaining our constitutional ar- much of what Mr Trudeau said in Human Development Index. rangements. Toronto, we might wish he had used If quoted correctly by iPolitics, The League’s most recent trien- the opportunity to speak more pos- the PM also made the perhaps inad- nial study on the cost of the Cana- itively about the institution, and vertently-misleading statement that dian Monarchy www.monarchist.ca commit his government to advanc- “the value-for-money question is /files/publications/costofthecrown ing a more informed citizenry about moot because Canadians pay ‘very 2016.pdf reveals this comes to $1.53 our Monarchy – without which in- minimal amounts’ to the monar- annually per Canadian. Not a penny formation no real debate on its chy.” of this is sent overseas. value could take place.

PRINCESS ROYAL... continued from page 1 particularly locally, to help others model wouldn’t mean we could roll sense to evaluate where you as an Ontario Lieutenant Governor raise funds, as well as raising funds out the program. And that’s what organization and the people you Liz Dowdeswell greets yourself. you did. Rotary grasped the impor- represent can do most, and how Princess Royal Now in this context I am espe- tance of that model, of that chain, each of your clubs can inspire lo- and the importance that your mem- cally – and will want to inspire lo- bership could add real impetus to a cally, because of their knowledge genuine program to stop polio. You and understanding. And you bring have an astonishing global reach, together like-minded people across and that has been proved by the suc- the world to understand where they cess of this program. You also un- can share their interests and enthu- der stood the importance of cooper- siasms in the most productive way... ation, of making the delivery much This Convention is about as close more efficient; and you have an en- as you can get to having a good rep- dearing habit of leaving your egos at resentation of the world’s Rotarians the door, so that you work well with in once place. And therefore it gives others when you have a real focus. me an opportunity on behalf of so Of course the key to any of those many of those children in particular vaccination programs is getting the that Save the Children has worked right people in the right place at the with over many years – that runs right time. Not always easy to do if into millions – for the efforts that language, culture and priorities are you have put in to changing their different. I was particularly remind - life expectancy in terms of health in ed of that in Somalia where the particular, and proving that humans women and children were not really really do share more similarities allowed to go to the clinics to get than dissimilarities by working so their vaccinations. But the farmers, well together to conquer that. the nomads, took their livestock to But you have also brought to- IN THIS EDITION cially pleased with the work that the vets to the markets for them to gether a whole range of organiza- OF CMN you have done in supporting so be inoculated. So we changed the tions – the UN, international orga- many through your global Polio pattern and gave the vets the vacci- nizations and global businesses – Governor General Eradication Initiative... from my nations for the children who were and you’ve persuaded them and in- controversy p 3 early experiences with Save the there herding the animals! fluenced them to focus on some- Child ren, they were crucially in- Strengthening You do need to understand your thing which could be truly achiev- provincial Crown pp 4-5 volved with the extended program local culture and the local priorities. able. I hope this will also set a really of immunization. In the early 1980’s And again this is where the value of good example for what could be Canada & Next they were running three pilot pro- Rotary’s membership from across done in the future... Coronation pp 6-8 grams in Lesotho, Swaziland and such a wide range of experience This is an opportunity to say League Notes pp 14-15 Malawi as a Stop Polio Campaign... makes a difference. What Rotary has thank you to all of you for not just it was going quite well and was fairly achieved and is achieving is remark- that program, but all the good work straightforward. But the Polio vac- able. You are nearly there with Polio that you do... I am sure you will have cine proved to be much more diffi- – we won’t be able to take our eye off a productive and enjoyable Conven- cult to deliver efficiently. Those it, but we’re nearly there. tion... Your Founder was looking for pilot programs were really to prove Your Convention is talking about friendship and purpose that links to the model of the cold chain [the un- inspiration around every corner. good business practice which could interrupted refrigeration of the vaccine You will not be short of suggestions improve the lives of many by doing from source to clinic/physician – Ed.] of what to do next. But I am sure, the basics much better. Thank you Now Save the Children is a field- like your decision about the Stop for doing that consistently well. working organization. Proving the Polio campaign, you will have the

2 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2018 THE GOVERNOR GENERAL: A PERSONAL REFLECTION by Robert Finch, port to Mme Payette during these General and her secretary sharing Dominion Chairman, the difficult times. accommodations. Awkward, yes. Monarchist League of Canada There surely is a disconnect be- But, okay for a short term arrange- tween the job expectations of the ment given the situation. As far as anniversaries go, it is safe Governor General and what were It’s certainly challenging for to say that Julie Payette’s first year explained to Mme Payette prior to someone who has been used to in- on the job as Governor General has her appointment. This disconnect dependence and freedom to adapt ended with more concern than cel- lies solely at the doorstep of the to the requirements of one of the ebration. After months of hearing Prime Minister and his staff. Rather oldest Canadian institutions, which rumblings of dissatisfaction with than use the tried and tested Advi- inevitably must be bound by a cer- Mme Payette among the movers sory Committee on Vice-Regal Ap- tain amount of tradition. Mme and shakers in Ottawa, the anniver- pointments established by the pre- Jean’s transition wasn’t easy, either. sary of her installation yielded a vious government, Mr Trudeau So, I think we can all feel some full-on attack. chose a different route in appoint- sympathy for Mme Payette, and National media produced stories ing Mme Payette. I can only assume hope at the same time she – with about Mme Payette’s light work that had the committee model been the very capable staff at Rideau Hall load; about her not granting patron- used we would have avoided the dis- – can work out any wrinkles and ages to worthwhile organizations; connect that we now see. make sure her many talents can be about her run-ins with security and It also appears Mme Payette is shared in ways appropriate for the government staff; about her living a victim of bad timing and cir- representative of The Queen – all by arrangements; even about her possi- cumstances. Rideau Hall is going being consistent with the character bly wanting to quit. Needless to say, through major renovations. Hence, and pride surrounding the Office of none of the media reports portray why she is not living there pres- Governor General and the work of the Governor General in a flattering ently. 24 Sussex Drive is also being Rideau Hall. light. renovated, so the Prime Minister I believe Canadians fully expect I am certainly not questioning the and his family currently reside at Mme Payette to succeed in her role validity of the genuine concerns Rideau Cottage – where the Gover- as Governor General. They want her that have emerged. But, I think it is nor General’s secretary, Assunta Di to succeed. And, so do I. also very important to keep things Lorenzo, would ordinarily live. So, in perspective and to offer our sup- for now you have the Governor VICE-REGAL NOTES Governor General criticism Mme Jean: re-election as Secretary-General of La Francophonie in doubt

The Governor General more direct and personal; given that As CMN went to press, a number they appeared in several media not of national news outlets had run given to idle criticism of a GG, they stories as to difficulties Mme Pay - had the potential to be the more ette was allegedly experiencing as damaging. she completes her first year as Gov- The reportage critiqued Her Ex- ernor General on October 2. Andrew cellency, who is still not living at Cohen, writing in the Ottawa Citizen Rideau Hall, in matters both trivial (September 25) called her “an ex- and significant: it is said that she did along with the Canadian population Mme Payette gives the Royal Assent traordinary woman of intelligence, not wish to visit Manitoba, and in of today”; that staff at Rideau Hall achievement and international re- general had a light engagement were demoralized, and its institu- nown” but nonetheless suggested diary; that she had, against pre ced - tional memory degraded as a result that an early resignation was not out ent, attended a meeting of the Advi- of many departures. Perhaps most of the question, and opining “If you sory Council which recommends alarming was the suggestion that want to go, go.” Even a leading Qué- appointments to the Order of Can- the Governor General has found bec online newspaper, La Presse, cus- ada; that she had worn NASA medals difficulty in accepting the security tomarily not given to vice-regal re- without the necessary Order-in- cordon which necessarily surrounds portage, joined the fray, running a Council permission to do so; that The Queen’s representative. The lengthy story on September 26 many long-standing connections protection, for instance, precludes head lined Cohabitation inhabituelle between the Rideau Hall and non- her from driving, and making un- pour une gouverneure générale. controversial, well-recognized na- protected trips to visit friends. In a Previous Governors General have tional causes and organizations were word, as a National Post feature put it, faced controversy – Mme Clarkson inconveniently hanging fire and “she is perfectly suited to be an as- over spending, Mme Jean for sug- awaiting the conclusion of an very tronaut and engineer, but much less gesting she was our head of state – lengthy “review” to consider how so for a job defined by strict but the present criticisms have been the vice-regal office might “evolve continued on page 4

Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2018 – 3 Promoting the Crown in Ontario – and the other nine provinces A STARTING POINT FOR DISCUSSION & DEBATE Cross-Canada Reader reaction solicited Ut incepit fidelitas sic permanet – suggestions of particular interest Add the Crown and Royal Loyal she began, loyal she remains (and one, we suspect, very con- 2golden helm to Ontario’s troversial); but we are inviting those Coat of Arms. INTRODUCTION from the other provinces to con- ◊ Ontario is the only province in In his seminal work, The Crown and sider both those applicable to them, Canada to not include the Royal Canadian Federalism, Michael Jackson and to suggest others which are not Crown (or any other Royal makes a convincing case. born from included in the proposals below. symbols for that matter) in its his long experience promoting the Canadian Monarchist News looks for- coat of arms, and is one of three Crown in Saskatchewan, of the cru- ward to printing the reactions and to not include the Royal golden cial role the institution plays within suggestions from all provinces in a helm (the others being Quebec Canadian Federalism. Indeed, Prof. future issue – please submit via and Newfoundland) which is David Smith has described this na- email to [email protected]. used as the province’s arms as tion as a “compound monarchy.” What follows – in no particular those of the Queen in Right Chorley Park, Ontario’s vice- Any political science student will order – does not constitute the of Ontario. regal residence 1915-1937 explain that our Constitution makes Mon archist League of Canada’s pol- ◊ The Queen’s golden helm the provinces as potent in their as- icy – but a pot-pourri of ideas about represents the province’s co- signed areas of jurisdiction as is the a fuller expression of the Crown, sovereign status within federal government in its own. This some of which may prove useful and Confederation authority is both symbolized and well-supported, others not. Let the ◊ Little change would be required exercised by the ten lieutenant gov- debate and discussion begin! to Ontario’s Coat of Arms. The ernors, each of whom forms a part Royal Crown could be either of a provincial legislature, as does POINTS FOR DISCUSSION worn by the black bear (the The Queen who is a part of Parlia- & DEBATE animal which forms the crest ment. Improve explanation/education of Ontario’s arms) akin to PEI’s Recently, Monarchist League Do- 1about the Crown in civic arms – or a larger one could be minion Chairman Robert Finch sat education in the upper grades placed on the back of the black down with other Ontario monar- of high school. bear – akin to Manitoba. chists – some League members, oth- ◊ Add to the curriculum a specific ◊ It is passing strange that the ers not – to consider how Canada’s requirement of understanding Royal Crown is twice represented largest province might more fully the role of the Crown within in the coat of arms for the articulate its motto, the expression our system of government. Legislative Assembly of Ontario of which some feel has not always ◊ These additions/changes could but is not found in the arms of been as evident as desirable in re- be made within a wider the Queen in Right of Ontario. cent decades, “Ut incepit fidelitas sic curricular review but specific Re-imagine the Royal Crown permanet” – “Loyal she began, loyal she direction from the Minister 3on Ontario licence plates. remains.” of Education to bureaucrats ◊ The Crown on Ontario’s licence Our Ontario readers will find the would be required. plates has progressively decreased

Former Governor General VICE REGAL NOTES... continued from page 3 Jean with her predecessor, as Secretary-General of adherence to convention and which With the release of an excellent La Francophonie, Abdu Diouf. comes with constant public scrut - short film on Her Excellency’s first iny.” year (available at gg.ca), and media cri- Rideau Hall pushed back on some tiques diminished, the vice-regal of these allegations, though under- controversy seemed to be ebbing in standably it would not comment on the Fall. security issues. A Prime Ministerial Former Governor General Michaël spokeswoman, Chantal Gagnon, is- Jean’s re-election as Secretary Gen- sued a brief statement robustly de- eral of La Francophonie may be in Jean has told her colleagues and fending Mme Payette. Gagnon. told doubt when the worldwide assem- media that she was “the victim of a the Globe & Mail that the record of bly of the organization meets for its smear campaign... because I am a the GG’s previous career is “a testa- XVIIth Summit at Erevan, Armenia symbol of Canadian federalism;” ment to her hard work, discipline on October 12. Reports emerged that the expenses were justified; and The GG enjoyed late summer and passion... The Governor-Gen- over the summer that a number of that she felt “eager to spring into the visit to Newfoundland eral identifies her own priorities. the 84 member states and govern- saddle for a second [four-year] man- & Labrador While the Governor-General is ments was critical of Jean’s allegedly date.” But this aspiration seemed non-partisan and apolitical, the extravagant spending on items such doubtful, as during the G7 Summit Prime Minister has an excellent as a half-million dollar renovation in Montreal during the summer, the working relationship with Ms. Pay - of her Paris apartment, the purchase President of France Emmanuel ette and is proud of the work she of a piano for $20,000 and a million Mac ron said that he would be pro- has been doing to represent Canada dollar “youth-engagement” program moting the candidacy of Rwandan here and abroad since she took of- aboard a replica of the historic ship Foreign Minister Louise Mushiki- fice,” It is reported that Rideau Hall Hermione, as well as her husband’s wabo, since “Africa lies at the epi- is hiring a public relations firm to use of an official driver. The reports centre of La Francophonie.” France put a better face on the recent con- largely stemmed from Quebec jour- underwrites the greatest portion of troversy. nalists’ investigations. the organization’s budget. 4 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2018 in size over the years, to the members of the Royal Family and Award could be made a medal. (above left) The Queen’s point that it’s hard to see that it past Lieutenant Governors. Request the “Royal” designation Beasts, monument on the is a crown. Name new academic/public 9for Crown Corporations and/or Queen Elizabeth Way route ◊ A redesign of the shape of the 6grants in honour of the Queen provincially run organizations. on Henley Bridge near St Crown to look more like the or members of the Royal Family ◊ For example, the Ontario Catharines, impossible to view or access as it is located in the Royal Crown might be in order. that align with personal interests Provincial Police middle of eight busy lanes of Establish a Government the Royals. ◊ Work through the Canadian high-speed expressway. 4House. ◊ For example, The Prince of Wales Heraldic Authority, to ensure ◊ A large stately home (perhaps and Indigenous languages, Prince shields and badges designed for (above) Not much of a Crown with historical value) in Toronto Harry and mental health/veterans. provincially operated bodies be on many Ontario license plates. should be purchased (or pre - Use the full name of the QEW surmounted with a Royal Crown. ferably, donated) to serve as a 7(Queen Elizabeth Way) on ◊ Name new transit stations or Government House/official some highway signs, and consider transit lines after the Queen, residence of the Lieutenant re-locating the Queen’s Beasts members of the Royal Family, Governor. Preservation and re- monument, now virtually in - or past Lieutenant Governors. purposing an existing building accessible, to make it a friendly, Create the position of the could prove an additional benefit. multi-purpose traffic and tourist 10Usher of the Black Rod for ◊ The majority of Canada’s stop on this busy highway. the Ontario Legislature. provinces successfully and ◊ Rename a major highway or ◊ The Black Rod position exists economically have a functioning (a section thereof) in honour in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Government House. of Queen Elizabeth II, Canada’s New Brunswick, and PEI ◊ A Government House would longest reigning monarch, either ◊ Wood for the actual black rod elevate the office of the now or upon her death. is often gifted during a Royal Ontario’s Armorials lack helm Lieutenant Governor while ◊ Add portraits of the Queen in Tour by the Crown from a and Royal Crown. reinforcing the separation of all Government of Ontario and Royal residence, the Lieutenant Governor and Service Ontario centres. Celebrate the Victoria Day the government/legislature; the ◊ So they are not merely decora- 11week as “Royal Week” current arrangements make it tive, these portraits should be across the province. appear as though the Lieutenant accompanied by a standard ◊ Ask the Lieutenant Gov- Governor is a mere tenant at interpretive plaque. ernor to host daily open Queen’s Park. Introduce more honours and houses during the week ◊ There is a practical need for a 8awards presented by Ontario ◊ Install exhibits on the larger venue for the Lieutenant into the Canadian Honours Crown at Queen’s Park Governor to host functions. System. ◊ Hold an essay contest for The current Suite is just too ◊ Redesign the Ontario Medal students across the small for larger events. of Good Citizenship (already a province on a specific ◊ A public-private partnership or part of the Canadian Honours royal-related topic. other creative financing model System) to bear the Queen’s Adopt traditional could be explored for funding portrait. 12mon archical terminology The Duke of York makes the purchase, maintenance and ◊ Create a medal for bravery in government nomenclature: frequent homecomings to domestic staffing of a future for Ontario paramedics; police Her Majesty’s Government, Ontario: the presence of Royals augments the Government House. and firefighters already have a Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition visibility and utility of the Name some new provincial medal while paramedics have Encourage and arrange for Canadian Crown. 5parks (or re-name some gener - only an award. 13more “working” visits by ically named parks) in honour of ◊ The Ontario Volunteers Service members of the Royal Family: While the Queen, Prince of Wales, The Monarchist League of Canada’s ed - and Prince William need to be ucational booklets in English and French: formally invited by the Govern - colourful, chock-full of inform ation. The ment of Canada, the province Ontario government could supplement should seek royal homecomings a re-designed “Civics” course in early by other members of the Royal high school by giving every student Family returning regularly to the from Gr 5 to 12 a copy, with social province. studies’ teachers man dated to spend ◊ There is no greater way to a week of their classes to discuss its enhance the Crown in Ontario contents in an age-appropriate way. than by having members of Printing 1.28 million copies (2016- the Royal Family visit the 2017 enrol ment figures) would cost province regularly. around $300,000 – or about 25 cents a student!

Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2018 – 5 The next Succession to the Throne in Canada: Canada and the Next Coronation: A Religious and Secular Celebration of the New Reign

by ad coronam amicus

Part One of this article appeared in the PART TWO Winter, 2018 edition of Canadian Monarchist News, and proposed that the federal government should prepare for the day of the demise of the Throne by furnishing materials, primarily to municipal authorities across Canada, in order that there be a widespread Proclamation of the new Monarch throughout Canada. – Ed.

The Queen with her Prime Background Ministers at time of Coronation, In Canada, as in Britain, the Mon- 1953: Louis St Laurent second arch owes the throne to Parliamen- to HM’s right. tary action and not the ritual of Coronation. However, as The Queen ORGANIZING Harry in 2011 and 2018 and the Dia- observed recently, the Coronation THE CORONATION mond Jubilee of 2012. Each of these of 1953 marked, “...the beginning of Unlike Great Britain, with its two occasions included – and the Royal one’s life, really, as a Sovereign.” State Religions (Church of England Weddings were centred on – an That the Coronation is a tradi- and Church of Scotland), Canada Anglican church service. No voices tional ceremony devoid any legal has no established church. Indeed, were raised against this reality; nor function is a happy truth, as it al- in common with Britain and many was there any sense that any Cana- lows the ritual to be at once reflec- Western countries, religious obser- dians were “excluded” from their tive of history and yet adjusted to vance, at least as measured by affili- participation in the happiness of become more suitable for the cur- ation and attendance, has been these occasions because of their rent era. Such changes to the Coro- shrinking. being set in the particular faith tra- nation have been constant through- Should, then, the profoundly re- dition of our Royal Family. The out its history. ligious ceremony of the last Corona- same holds true when members of This, however, is not to discount tion, in 1953, be modified to reflect the Royal Family often attend an the importance of the anticipation the realities of the 21st ceremony for Anglican church when they find and excitement in the run-up to the Canadians (and many other of the themselves in Canada on a Sunday. Coronation, and of the meaning for new Monarch’s subjects), and, if so, Some might argue that the accep- Canadians of the event itself, since how? – while maintaining both tra- tance of religious rituals alien to Westminster Hall, ideal the Coronation provides “the formal dition and the likelihood that the many Canadians in terms of creed, location for parts of the next recognition” of the Monarch’s au- English and Scottish Churches will and certainly in their splendour, Coronation? Dating from the thority in Canada, to the other remain Established at the time of may be explained precisely because 11th century, the great Realms and, albeit in a slightly dif- the next Coronation? of the latter reality. Regardless of hammer-beam roof has seen ferent way, to the Commonwealth. Several realities provide a check one’s faith belief, or lack thereof, state occasions throughout its Allowing for the rather more florid against the argument that logically most Canadians – not to mention a history, including The Queen’s expression of another era, the Coro- could made by the Realms other world-wide audience (numbering receiving Loyal Addresses nation has been considered “the than Great Britain: that a largely- two billion for Harry & Meghan’s from Parliament on her occasion of something akin to a secular ceremony would provide for wedding) – enjoy what vulgarly Diamond Jubilee. national sacrament” as the mystical a more inclusive, comprehensible might be called “a good show.” A bond between crown and people is and widely-accepted inauguration of member of a tolerant society does “renewed amidst great pomp and the new Reign. not have to share the underlying be- circumstance.” Costumes, music, To begin, the Realms’ populations lief of a religious ceremony to find set ting, supporting casts are “all have enthusiastically participated in engagement, even personal happi- brought together in one blazing major Royal events during the latter ness, in the recognition of the long climax of popular adulation.” part of The Queen’s Reign by means service of The Queen or the evident As a significant Realm, it is im- of saturation television coverage, love of a Royal couple, the particular portant that Canadians make their and indeed, with many travelling to ethos of the setting, readings and presence and loyalty known in the London to join in the attendant fes- prayers being for many overwhelm- Coronation, and play an appropriate tivities of – to name but a few – the ed by fine music and traditional role as part of the supporting cast in Golden Jubilee of 2002, the Mar- rituals, and a sense of occasion borne this great pageant. riages of Prince William and Prince out of shared experience by hun-

6 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2018 dreds of thousands on the streets from the 11th century. It has been and in the parks, watching televi- the scene of numerous secular cele- sions, who thus feel that they are “a brations of the Crown-in-Parlia- part of” the proceedings. ment, not to mention of the presen- The same is true of Canadians’ tation of petitions, and of gatherings blood families and in the circle of and banquets. Its proximity to West- our friends: it is scarcely uncommon minster Abbey, and its ability to for our inhabitants, most of whom welcome thousands of additional are not regular “attendees” at reli- guests to the Coronation – together gious places, to attend a church wed - with two additional processions ding, celebrate a bar or bat mitzvah (and opportunities for Common- in a synagogue, or sit shoeless and by wealth composers to write music for gender in the mosque with a Mus- them) – all argue for its being em- lim friend. Like royal occasions, we ployed on the great day. attend such rituals to show our love The parts of the Coronation that and respect for the individuals in- might be moved to Westminster “I here present unto you Queen volved, not necessarily to share in Hall are the Recognition and secular Queen. Wherefore all you who are Elizabeth, your undoubted their religious beliefs. At such times, Oath-taking, together with a new come this day to do your homage Queen” The Recognition, 1953. we also share a formality of behav- part of the Homage ritual. Left in- and service, are you willing to do iour and respect for particular cus- tact for the Abbey service would be the same?” To which the (shouted) toms, rare in an increasingly casual the great procession; the religious reply was “God Save Queen Eliza- society, but perhaps the more valued Oath-taking; the Anointing; the beth,” reinforced by the sounding of because they set such events apart in vesting and presentation of the trumpets. Given the proposal fol- their significance – in every day par- Regalia; the Crowning; the Holy lowing, it would be appropriate for lance, they seem “really special,” a Com munion; the Enthronement; the trumpeters of the next Corona- time “to dress up.” the Homage of religious figures and tion to be found from amongst Thus, we believe that the Corona- of the Royal Family; and of course those serving the King’s Forces in tion, supreme in its rarity, splendour the return procession of the Crown- Commonwealth Realms. and significance above all other per- ed Monarch through the streets of Moving the Recognition and sonal, state and royal occasions, may London. other parts of the ceremony to West- then to a great extent be immune minster Hall would allow the pur- from significant secular attack. RECOGNITION & poseful inclusion of a wide-ranging At the same time, it would be OATH-TAKING body of citizens of the Realms in the Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald fool ish for Coronation planners to One of the oldest elements of invitation list, the numbers in pro- of Canada – Heralds from fail to recognize the real differences even the absolute monarchy that portion to their population. Certain Commonwealth Realms could between 1953 and the 21st century. preceded evolution to a constitu- officials of the Coronation, together take part in the Recognition at Britain, Canada and the many other tional monarchy is the notion that with the Realms’ Governors General next Coronation. Realms that now exist are vastly the sovereign rules by consent. Of and Prime Ministers, might well more heterogeneous in population course in olden times the consent move between the Abbey and the and less “church-going” than was had often been but bloodily won; Hall. The vast majority would re- true over 60 years ago. and it was asked only of a handful of main in place and be able to watch The Prince of Wales has spoken of the nobility. But with Magna Carta, the Abbey ceremonies on the large his desire to be seen as “defender of the Bill of Rights of 1689 and the pas- screens now customary on such oc- faiths” rather than as “Defender of sage of other “organic” acts such casions (and needed, too, by the ma- the Faith,” even though most Cana- as the Parliament Acts, constitutional jority of guests in the Abbey). dians probably would still find no mon archy has come to thrive in The Recognition, then, would significant problem with the expla- Britain amidst an open and con- be made by the most varied assem- nation of the latter term by Prime tentious systems of democratic in- blage of subjects in the history of Minister Louis St-Laurent. Moving stitutions which it protects. coronations. There would seem no The Royal Style and Titles Act in the So too in Canada’s somewhat- reason to change the majestic Commons in February, 1953, M. St- briefer recorded history. From the language of the question, nor its Laurent observed that the term is a more or less absolute authority of obvious response, unless the in - “defence of the continued beliefs in royal governors during the ancien ability of a modern generation to a supreme power that orders the af- régime, through the rebellions seek- understand “Sirs” as referring to fairs of mere men.” ing representation by population in both genders makes it advisable to We see an advantage in Corona- the 19th century, and so to the Brit- excise that form of address – which tion planners moving pro-actively ish North America Act of 1867 and is in any event superfluous to the and pre-emptively to ensure that the evolution of colony to nation question. The Archbishop of Canter- clamorous suggestions from a few culminating in the constitutional bury could continue in his historic Edward VII takes are not allowed to surround the entrenchment of our Mon archy and role of presenting the question, or Coronation Oath, 1902. Coronation with controversy, or di- the Charter of Rights and Freedoms of instead – or in addition to His Grace minish its traditions. 1982, the Canadian Crown has come – he could be joined by the three That said, there are two elements to be seen as a guarantor of freedom senior officials of the independent of the Coronation that could, we be- and national identity, entrenched in Heraldic Authorities of the Com- lieve, be moved to Westminster the Constitution by will of the peo- monwealth Realms: Garter King of Hall, in order to frame aptly the ple’s representatives. Arms, Lord Lyon and the Chief Coronation ceremony without any It is then logical that in 1953, the Herald of Canada. As with many of diminution of the hallowed faith Coronation should have begun with this paper’s proposals, including rituals of history. The Hall, with its the Archbishop of Canterbury turn- such officials would assist in under- magnificent hammer-beam roof, is ing to the four corners of the Abbey, lining the fact of the Coronation’s the oldest building on the grounds and asking of those standing in each being directly significant to the of and a site inextricably linked with corner, “Sirs, I here present unto you Realms. There is no reason that the Mother of Parliaments, dating Queen Elizabeth, your undoubted those in the Abbey could not

Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2018 – 7 many aspects of a realm. In 1952, the Duke of Gloucester and the The Queen swore at her Accession Duke of Kent; and finally by the se- Council – a private ceremony – “The nior peer of each degree (Duke, Oath relating to the Security of the Marquess, Earl, Viscount and Baron) Church of Scotland.” There would together with the other peers of the seem no good reason that, framed as same degree. Doubtless some form a question, the particular status of of the foregoing will continue in the that Church should not be publicly Abbey, with language and gesture affirmed by the Monarch, who, for that date back many centuries as a good or ill – to comment on devo- profound expression of the continu- lution is not within our competence ity of loyalty to the Throne and the – is increasingly regarded as “King/ continuing existence of nobility in Queen of Scots.” Great Britain. The possible sixth question is one We propose that after the Holy The Duke of Edinburgh makes likely congenial to the next Mon- Communion and Blessing, the great his Homage to The Queen, simultaneously give their Assent. arch. It would also serve the purpose procession of the Sovereign and 1953. A wider representation Conveniently, the next part of the of reinforcing the St-Laurent inter- those attending him return to West- of those making Homage historic Coronation service involves pretation – and most likely that of minster Hall, so that the crowned at next Coronation would the taking of an Oath by the Sov- other Realms, as well, where in- King may be greeted by his peoples, reflect societal changes ereign following upon his response cluded in the style and titles of the and homage made by the civil au- at the importance of to a series of questions. The first two Monarch – to the phrase “Defender thorities of the Realms. the Commonwealth. questions are directly related to civil of the Faith” as being, on the one For simplicity’s sake, we would society. In 1953 they were as follows: hand, precisely accurate for the two suggest that the Governors General A) Will you solemnly promise and Established Churches, and on the make collective homage, led at the swear to govern the Peoples of the other, understood as the Sovereign’s Throne by the Governor General of United Kingdom of Great Britain dedication to protecting the freedom the senior Realm, Canada. We think and Northern Ireland, Canada, Aus- of religious conscience through out that in the 21st century the spoken tralia, New Zealand, the Union of all the Realms. It might well run as language should be contemporary, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon, follows: Will you defend the free exercise and might be as follows: “I, X, Gover- and of your Possessions and other of all faiths in your Realms and territories? nor General of Y (spoken by each si- Territories to any of them belonging That question might well be multaneously, and continuing then or pertaining, according to their re- posed by a senior Imam from one together), on behalf of Your Majesty’s spective laws and customs? of the Realms, followers of the Mus- people in our realm, this day make to you B) Will you to your power cause lim faith being numerically second our King our homage of service and loyalty. Law and Justice, in Mercy, to be ex- to Christians, we believe, in the So help me God.” Each Governor Gen- ecuted in all your judgements? Realms’ total population. eral would then touch the Crown. The only change needed would be The King having responded to The Prime Ministers of the the replacement of the 1953 list of these six questions, the Oath prom- Realms, preferably joined by the the Realms to the current one. ising to keep them would be taken Leaders of the Official Opposition, Swearing on the Holy Bible, and on the Gospel at the High Altar as would then make their collective the taking of Oaths followed by the was done in 1953, and the Bible pre- homage, led by the Prime Minister phrase “So help me God” are a com- sentation following, once again be- senior in length of service, and again monplace in many Realms, includ- ing administered by the Moderator using contemporary language, as fol- ing when new Governments are of the Church of Scotland. lows: “I X, Prime Minister/Leader of the formed in Canada. They clearly in- Opposition of Y (spoken by each simul- volve only the integrity and faith of THE HOMAGE taneously, and continuing then to- the person swearing, in this in- We would propose that, like the gether) this day make to you our homage stance, the Monarch. Thus there Oath-Taking, the ancient ritual of of service and loyalty. So help me God.” would seem no issue of having the Homage to the newly-crowned King The senior Prime Minister would Monarch follow his affirmative an- be divided between that which then touch the Crown as the others swer to the two questions by laying would continue to be given in the assembled bowed to the Sovereign. his hand on the Bible, and repeating Abbey and that which could be We think consideration should be the 1953 Oath: The things which I have proper ly given in Westminster Hall. given for a recognized leader of each here before promised, I will perform, and Giving homage is a personal ex- of the significant populations of keep. So help me God. pression of faithfulness and respect, non-Christian faiths in the Com- We would suggest that at this centering on enduring values and monwealth to give homage in terms point a procession would form, and personal loyalty which are central to congenial to that faith. both the Royal and Civil bodies, led a constitutional monarchy. The We also suggest that considera- by church officials, would proceed homage follows immediately upon tion be given for the Secretary-Gen- to the Abbey for the Coronation ser- the Enthronement, when the crown- eral of the Commonwealth to make vice, the elements listed earlier in ed Monarch is “lifted up” onto his homage, remembering that the in- this paper, the first of which would Throne by the senior Bishops and dividual may not be a subject of the be another part of the Oath. Peers who then assemble around Monarch. To the remaining four questions the enthroned sov ereign. Thus the Finally, we think that the senior from 1953, which involve God’s laws King takes possession of his King- First Nations’/Indigenous leaders of and the Settlement and privileges of doms. the Realms that are now largely- the Church of England, we would In 1953, Homage was made in the populated by non-Aboriginal people suggest adding a fifth and possibly a Abbey, first, by the Archbishop of (Canada, Australia, New Zealand) sixth. Canterbury together with all the should be given an opportunity to The fifth question would relate to other Church of England Bishops recognize the Monarch, keeping in the unique place of the Church of present; then by The Queen’s hus- mind that many of these peoples Scotland as established in that na- band, the Duke of Edinburgh; next consider themselves the allies of the tion which has already taken on by the Royal Cousins individually, sovereign rather than his subjects.

8 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2018 NEW OFFICIAL LEAGUE INTERN’S SECOND SUMMER CANADIAN LITHO OF QUEEN AT PRINCE’S TRUST CANADA CMN understands that by Andreas Kyriakos impact of the work of his charitable tremely supportive and generous a new official Canadian photographic portrait initiative in our country with their time. It was a delight to Andreas is one of only of The Queen is being While less fraught, this summer be alongside them to shape the two Canadian student produced and should be taught me much and gave me great future of Prince’s Trust Canada, innovators awarded 2018 available early in 2019. pleasure to work once again along- supporting veteran entrepreneurs, Yenching Scholarships to So that any existing frames side a team so passionate about youth facing barriers to employ- study International can be used, it will likely making a real difference in the lives ment, and Indigenous communities Relations for 12 months be the same size as the of Canadians. With the transition to working to revitalize their ancestral most recent litho, which at Yenching Academy, the re-named Trust, and a new Chief languages. was created for the Peking University – Ed. Executive, I spent most of my time Highlights included helping to Diamond Jubilee. The As I left 22 St. Clair Avenue East in working on how the new, stream- organize a reading of Cree-language Monarchist League of Toronto one August evening, I felt lined mission would be communi- children’s books in Regina with the Canada will have a supply, excitement and nostalgia. My sec- cated. Now that Prince’s Trust Can - Lieutenant Governor of Saskatch- and looks forward to distributing it to members ond summer as the League’s intern ada is part of the new, global Prince’s ewan and fifty elementary school and friends across the at Prince’s Trust Canada – formerly Trust network, there is even greater children, attending a reception with country. Three cheers to Prince’s Charities Canada – had opportunity for the charity to have long-time patrons in Toronto, and the Government of Canada end ed, and I was so ready to fly over a real impact in Canada as well as to writing speeches, briefing docu- for this excellent initiative! ten thousand kilometres to begin a “export” its prov en programs to help ments, and letters, which I hoped master’s degree in Beijing, China. people across the Commonwealth might all have a small impact on the Despite all of this swimming about and around the world. future success of the Trust in in my head, I felt an overwhelming Under the supervision of League Canada. sense of honour to have supported member Matthew Rowe, Head of While I may no longer be work- the Canadian Charitable vision of External Relations, I was fortunate ing to support the Canadian chari- His Royal Highness The Prince of to work on media engagement, con- table vision of His Royal Highness Wales for another summer, and gra- tribute to strategies for vice-regal every day, I hope to carry HRH’s vi- titude to benefactors of the League and government engagement, and sion and integrity – if only a morsel for the opportunity to do so. support Sharon Broughton in her of it – in the year ahead, as I navi- Last summer had been exciting – new role as Chief Executive. gate China’s social, political, and and extremely busy. We welcomed Matthew, having worked at the academic landscapes. Ever grateful HRH on his Homecoming in cele- Trust since its inception nearly eight for this opportunity, I look forward bration of Canada’s 150th birthday, years ago, and Sharon, with her rich to keeping in touch with League hosting events from Iqaluit to Tren- background most recently as head of members from the Middle King- ton to demonstrate to him the great Kid’s Help Phone, were both ex- dom.

EDITOR’S NOTE “ANGEL” SOUGHT TO SUPPORT IN THE NEXT ISSUE In common with most read- Focus on Honours: ers, CMN’s editorial team has dif- ficulty conceiving of the day when LEAGUE INTERNSHIP Recent Developments in Canadian Honours our Queen is no more. Yet how The Monarchist League of lated expenses. Such an expendi- by Christopher McCreery the next Accession to Canada’s Canada is seeking an “Angel” who ture is simply no longer easily Throne unfolds is important in would like to support its summer found in the League’s resources, How & Who? providing an appropriate begin- student internship at the Prince’s given existing commitments. Nominating Canadians for Honours & Who has the ning to a new Reign. Delaying Trust Canada. Having engaged Placing a diverse selection of system so far overlooked? discussion until the Sovereign’s nearly 25 young Mon archists for outstanding young people in re- death would not allow the pro - summer experiences down the lated monarchical service not only cess to be discussed. We hope it years, we remember a time when provides them a potentially life- will be many years before the “We will pay you approximately changing experience and reflects transition occurs. At the same what you’d earn at McDonald’s; well on the League; it also creates time, we believe it honours the but it will look very well on your a cadre of committed monarchists work and constancy of a be loved resumé” would attract many appli- who go on to share their loyalty in Monarch to consider how the cants. But beginning about five a variety of professions as their institution most Canadians asso- years ago, students began to tell us lives and careers develop in every- ciate only with her will devolve (and reported their parents’ iden- thing from real estate and the upon her Heir in the most posi- tical views) that the honour of Canadian Forces to law, the foreign tive environment possible. being selected did not pay soaring service, architecture and design Part III of this article will consider university fees! Together with a and working on the prime minis- several other issues relevant to Acces- general societal recognition that ter’s personal staff. sion and Coronation, including Cana- interns throughout the work force If you feel interested in adopt- dian domestic preparations for the should be compensated at an ap- ing this project as your own, please Coronation, Canadian regalia, the propriate rate, and the rise of the contact me in confidence. new Monarch’s first homecoming to Ontario minimum wage to $14, Robert Finch, Canada and the place of the King’s and soon–to-be $15, hourly, even a Dominion Chairman Spouse: a potential shadow over the 10-12 week period of engagement chairman@sympatico,ca Coronation which needs to be resolved could climb to the $6000 range – before a demise of the Throne. and that before providing any re-

Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2018 – 9 The Canadian Kingdom 150 Years of Constitutional Monarchy

Essays edited by Michael Jackson art Three of The Canadian King- values – and to preserving the sym- Review & commentary by Senex Pdom focuses on The Crown metry of the Monarchy with that of PART TWO Published by Dundurn Press, and Contemporary Canada, the UK – the same action taken by Toronto, 2018. Also available via and begins with an important essay all the other Realms, each according the Monarchist League of by political scientist Andrew Heard, with their own law and custom. Canada: See Sales for Subjects page who asks “Is there a Canadian Mon- John and Susy Canadian are untu- in this issue of CMN and the archy?” The centrepiece of his an- tored in constitutional theory. Like League Store online swer focuses on the Succession to the most of the public, they form their Throne Act of 2013. own views on matters great and (Part One appeared in the Spring- Heard’s central question explores small via the social media, perhaps Summer 2018 issue of CMN) what he sees as a potential paradox: ET and Hello! Canada, in water-cooler the fact that Canada is a sovereign discussions and the family table, country, juxtaposed against the some tv news; all of which they dis- (theoretical) question as to whether till all this with the good judgment the Monarchy “belongs” to Canada. of their common sense. To the ex- While, as we shall suggest, some of tent they go beyond admiring The BY THEIR LAST WILL Heard’s arguments centre on bases Queen, wondering how Charles will beloved of academe, he also shows fare as her successor and feeling & TESTAMENT that in a very deliberate way, later pretty positively towards William, Make Sure tracing some highlights, that there Harry and their wives and children, has been an evolutionary process they do not pause amidst busy lives The Work Goes On! over several decades whereby The to ponder a chicken-or-egg ques- Queen’s role has been re-positioned tion. They likely know the monar- Members who would like to ensure the continuation by political leaders to emphasize chical institution stems from one of the work of the Monarchist League of Canada in that she is Queen of Canada and to aspect of our colonial past. In a the years ahead, so that generations of the future de-emphasize any hint of “lingering broad-minded and increasingly di- colonial ties with Great Britain.” verse country, they also customarily may know the benefits of the Monarchy, are urged Nonetheless, she resides in the UK eschew terms such as “foreigners” – to consider the League’s needs in making their wills. and “visits” Canada. Monarchists they have neighbours who speak in A suggested form of bequest is as follows: would say the so-called “visits” are far more exotic accents than do more appropriately dubbed “home- “Brits”; they understand that The I give and bequeath to the Monarchist League of Canada In- comings.” which is certainly true Queen and other Royals come here corporated, PO. Box 1057, Lakeshore West Station, Oakville, from The Queen’s point of view, but as part of the Canadian family ON L6K 0B2, the sum of ______. the term has not yet gained wide (Harry and Meghan having recently traction. underscored this perception); and The Monarchist League of Canada gratefully remembers those Heard asserts that the eventual they enjoy at least some inkling that departed members whose bequests over the years have assisted final judicial disposition of the chal- we share our Monarchy with other to provide for the maintenance of the League’s work across lenge made by separatists and their Realms – or at least, they appreciate Canada. Among late members whose bequests have been re- allies to the Succession to the Throne the broad Commonwealth connec- ceived in the last several years are Act of 2013 “will effectively decide tion. whether the monarch and the royal To the folks on the street, then, Annie Monique Daguet, Victoria, BC family are Canadian institutions, or the Monarchy is a part of Canada, Lois Humphrey, Kingston, Ontario whether our head of state is the the succession to which falls by his- Joyce Kirby, Victoria, BC monarch of the United Kingdom.” tory, tradition and constitution to The Act has so far upheld by two successive monarchs of what they Madeline McCue, Halifax, NS Québec courts with most likely a may well call “England.” (Which Alexander Ray Paton, Victoria, BC con clusive ruling by the Supreme mis nomer would at any rate cer- Frank Price, Winnipeg Court of Canada being some years tainly please many Scots!) This fact Erik Searight, Burnaby, BC away – and any question as to future does not strike them as a big deal. monarchs moot for at least three And while they might understand John Middleton Sturgess, London, Ontario gen erations due to the firstborn the basis of such republican senti- Alison Watson, Regina, SK male heirs – Charles, William, ment as exists calling for a “real George – of the House of Windsor. Can adian” to be head of state, they On a practical level, such an aca- are in no mood for wrenching con- demic distinction surely affirms the stitutional debate, and far more yawning gap between theory and preoccupied with day-to-day gover- practice. It simply makes no differ- nance and their views as to the poli- ence to the public, or to the survival cies and appeal of Justin, Andrew and popularity of the Maple Crown. and Jagmeet. Canadian through the If Canadians know anything of the BNA/Constitution Acts, British by change in the Succession process, descent and origin, the Monarchy they heartily approve of the end to seems much more a given, which gender and anti-Catholic discrimi- they can enjoy and appreciate, or nation – consistent with Canadian notice mainly during the fun of

10 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2018 (above left) Only the Canadian Royal Weddings and homecomings, tire legal construct of the Monarchy family” is not so – “everyone knows Prime Minister can give or even ignore altogether except into their countries, and can make [it] is in reality British.” He opines constitutional “advice” to perhaps when they see the effigy of any changes they wish to the insti- that “Canada finds good company in The Queen of Canada The Queen on those $20 notes tution, while maintaining succes- most of the overseas realms, which (above) Canada is fortunate to emerging from the ATM. sion rules to ensure that the same are proudly independent and yet ac- share The Queen and mirror In other words, to most, we have individual reigns in each Realm. He cept that The Queen of the United its diversity with 14 other a common-sense monarchy: mostly argues that the decision of Mr Jus- Kingdom acts as their sovereign.” Realms, in each one of which low-key, inoffensive and useful. tice Bouchard in upholding the Bowing to this interpretation might HM acts “according to their But a common-sense monarchy is Canadian Act effectively means at first glance please a pro-monar- respective laws and customs. perhaps too simple a concept, and Can ada continues “to share the Brit - chy reader; but the underpinning of not susceptible to ivory tower anal- ish monarchy with most of the Heard’s thesis, whether intended or ysis. So, after sketching the histori- overseas realms.” But how could it not, is in fact precisely what our re- cal evolution of Canada’s Monarchy, not, given the preamble to the Con- publican friends would embrace Heard returns to the separatist chal- stitution Act, 1867? Again, this is a nice were a serious debate on the contin- lenge to the Succession Act passed academic distinction without any uance of the Canadian Crown to unanimously by Parliament. Here effective difference. As Heard ex- erupt. he gives far too much credit to the plained towards the beginning of Part Three, the final installment of this ingenious, though so far unsuccess- his essay, the monarchical institu- Review, will appear in the next edition of ful applicants, Laval University Pro- tions of Canada have in many ways CMN – Ed. fessors Motard and Taillon. They become distinctively domestic, both may indeed be Constitutional ex- through practice and custom – the From the Preamble to the perts; they have posited an inge- Governor General‘s making “state Constitution (BNA) Act 1867: nious argument against the process visits” abroad, for instance; and the Whereas the Provinces of by which Canada acceded to the vice-regal appointees, especially in Canada, Nova Scotia, and New agreement of the Commonwealth the provinces but also during Mr Brunswick have expressed Realms to modernize the succession. Johnson’s time at Rideau Hall, very their Desire to be federally But what, one may ask, are their and clearly cloaking themselves with au- united into One Dominion their followers’ motives? Only one thority exercised in the name of The under the Crown of the United advocating constitutional purity? Queen of Canada. Most important, Kingdom of Great Britain and Perhaps that is a part of their mis- by convention, the legal powers of Ireland, with a Constitution sion. The destruction of the Can - the Monarch are exercised only on similar in Principle to that adian Monarchy might be another. the advice of her Canadian Prime of the United Kingdom... There are practical and appalling Minister. The process of altering the results should their challenge ever succession used by the Canadian succeed. They must be well aware of Parliament did not impede the pro- these. The first would be the highly gress of the distinctive national contentious opening up of the en- Maple Monarchy, any more than the tire Constitution, since it is naive to process of our Antipodean fellow believe that the provinces would Realms could deny the fact that limit themselves to dealing with their Monarch will always be the “the office of the Queen” if the pre- Sovereign of the United Kingdom. sent legislation were deemed to Mr Justice Bouchard found, touch on the subject under Section Heard reminds us, that Section 41 of 41 of the Constitution and the na- the Constitution incorporates “a tional constitutional debate floor rule of recognition” by which is rec- was again open after more than ognized “the current Sovereign of quarter-century. More, the need for the United Kingdom as the person Université de Laval professors Motard and Prof Andrew Heard’s essay unanimous agreement of the prov- to exercise executive authority over Taillon: whatever their motives in attacking ends with correct conclusion inces to the succession would give Canada, but not the entire edifice of Canadian Succession Act, the outcome of a as to durability of Succession weakened but by no means extinct British legislation relating to mon- successful legal challenge would hold hostage Law, but his reasoning en route separatist/nationalist forces in Qué - archy and the royal family.” the structure and government of Canada. gives comfort to republicans. bec the ability to hold the Monar- Having made his arguments chy hostage to their agenda. The chief ly sympathetic to the opposite forces of republicanism might or point of view, happily Heard con- might not prevail – but it would be cludes by stating the Section 41 pro- a messy, drawn-out, disunifying and cess is not needed in Canada – it disruptive process – to what con - would be “a legal fiction.” He argues ceiv able advantage to Crown or “we can embrace the monarch with- country? out appropriating her,” and returns Australia and New Zealand, Heard to his insistence that the descrip- suggests, have “transplanted” the en - tion of a “local monarchy and royal

Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2018 – 11 Battle Royal: Monarchists vs. Republicans and the Crown of Canada

by David Johnson archies, as it is to do the same with ment, a “Crowned Republic.” While Review by Kevin Gillespie republics. the monarch still sits at the top of Johnson discusses the various our constitutional hierarchy, our PART TWO Published by Dundurn Press, strains of republican thought in democracy arguable functions in a Toronto, 2018. Also available via Canada. As Canada is situated next way that is much more in tune with the Monarchist League of to the USA, American political republican principles. Canada: See Sales for Subjects page thought is ever present here. The Ironically, the author points to in this issue of CMN and the USA is surely the most well-known the fact that the reason that Canada League Store online modern republic – and has existed, and many other modern constitu- Kevin Gillespie is a lawyer in the Office in its current form, longer than tional monarchies have been able of the Attorney-General of Yukon – Ed. most other existing republics (bar- to retain this institution is that we ring San Marino and Switzerland). have managed to accommodate (Part One of this Review appeared in Yet, the author points out that the these republican principles into our CMN’s Spring-Summer 2018 issue) American version of a republic – own systems of government – ar- dominated by an elected president guably with much more success that Chapter 6: Republicanism and featuring separation of powers many modern republics, many of and Democracy among the Congress, the executive which are nothing more than dicta- The next few chapters in David and judicial arms of government, is torships that pay lip tribute to the Johnson’s work are, in all likelihood, not the only republican model. name, “republic”. those that will sit the hardest with There are also many modern par- Johnson suggests that there has monarchists – as they lay the ground- liamentary republics, such as Ger- been a corresponding “de-monar- work for the republican option. So many, India and Ireland, which chizing” of Canada over the last half Chapter 6 begins with a history of re- operate in a similar manner to Can - century. With distrust for Imperial Canadians received their post publicanism, which, just like monar- ada’s political system. In these Britain after the Second World War, via “Royal Mail” until the term chy, has an ancient pedigree that goes states, Parliament and first minis- the author describes a phenomenon “Canada Post” began to be back at least as far as Ancient Greece. ters exist in much the same form as that occurred in Canada where suc- used in the 1960’s. Today, a republic is thought to be here, within a form of responsible cessive governments made a con- synonymous with Abraham Lin- government that requires the gov- certed attempt to Canadianize im- coln’s famous phrase: “government ernment to maintain the confidence portant features of public life, and to of the people, by the people, for the of the legislature. However, unlike a minimize the role of the monarchy. people.” Yet, as with the modern constitutional parliamentary mon - In 1947, Canada passed its Citizenship conception of monarchy, republican archy, these republics possess a head Act, which decreed that Canadians thought was not always so liberal of state – usually a president and were no longer British subjects of and progressive. The author points often elected – who replaces the the King, but Canadian citizens; and out that republicanism has not al- role of monarch or vice-regal officer. later that year, the prime minister ways been associated with the con- Often, this “president” is elected by advised the King to promulgate new cept of democracy. In its Classical the people, but there are also mod- Letters Patent that had the effect of Prime Minister Harper form – and indeed, even in its in its ern examples where the occupant is delegating a majority of the func- restored Royal titles to Navy modern roots – political power in appointed by Parliament. tions of the King to the Governor and Air Force after 40 years. republics was often confined to a se- Republics now far outnumber General. lect class. In the city-state republics mon archies on the world stage. This Then, beginning in the 1960s, of Ancient Greece, as in the Roman has led some to believe that the many Canadian monarchists began republic, politics was the realm of time of monarchy is coming to an to truly view the monarchy as com- free men of good standing, with a end, and that there will be an in- ing under a sustained attack. It was majority of inhabitants barred from evitable slide towards republicanism in this era that public knowledge of political life. Similarly, the history for the remaining monarchies of the the role of the monarchy in Canada, of the USA includes examples of world. The author is perhaps correct such as the teaching of civics, began many – slaves, women, Native Am - in stating that this dominant world to diminish, and many royal sym- eri cans and African Americans – view has placed monarchists in the bols vanished from public view. Ex- who could not vote or run for office. unenviable position of seeming to amples ranged from the substantive It was only with the birth of mod- advocate for a spent force – one that, to the trivial – with the attack on Governor General Jules Leger ern republican thought in the last on its face, flies in the face of pro- the Crown often, wrongly, conflated supported the idea that the GG two centuries that a growing aware- gress, modernity, social change and with the simultaneous deracinating should become head of state. ness of the importance of equality equality. of Canada’s formerly “British” char- and participation was incorporated Even Canada has not escaped the acter. The Royal Mail was replaced into the ideals of republicanism. effects of republican thought on our with Canada Post; a new Maple Leaf The reader is consequently drawn to own understanding of government. flag replaced the traditional Red En- the parallels between the develop- Despite Elizabeth II is our heredi- sign in 1965 (although strictly ment of such modern republican tary monarch, the author contends speak ing this had nothing to do principles, with the slow develop- that we have nonetheless internal- with the Monarchy); and the Maple ment of modern constitutional ized many republican principles in- Leaf logo began to replace Canada’s mon archies from their autocratic to our own systems of government. Coat of Arms on many government roots. Ultimately, it is just as easy to Some scholars have even gone so far buildings and documents. Then in point to the unsavoury past of mon- as to call our unique form of govern- 1968, the Canadian Forces were am-

12 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2018 algamated, and the Royal Canadian author provides a fairly even-hand- ans from aspiring to the top job. Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force ed snapshot of republican argu- While any given monarch might be lost their royal designation – a move ments, as well as the counter-argu- eminently suited for the role, there that was not reversed for over 40 ments offered by monarchists. It is is no guarantee that his or her suc- years. also here that the author describes cessors will be equally up to the job. At the height of this tendency – the main players in the debate: on Republican argue that this elitism is one that in retrospect was very the one hand, there is the Monar- anathema to Canada’s modern polit- much the product of society’s gen- chist League of Canada, which has ical climate and should have no erally turbulent times – the author been advocating for our system of place in the 21st Century – espe- points out that Prime Minister constitutional monarchy for several cially since it clearly contradicts the In 1982 The Queen proclaimed Lester B. Pearson openly mused a- decades; on the other hand, he de- values in the Charter of Rights and Free- revised Constitution which bout slowly phasing out the mon - nominates Citizens for a Canadian doms. entrenched the Monarchy. archy in Canada. This desire was Republic (CCR) as the principal re- Johnson goes on to catalogue the evident even in at Rideau Hall, publican force – though this re- republican view that by its very na- where Governor General Jules Léger viewer is unaware of the latter orga- ture it is a vestige of the British Em- supported the idea that the gover- nization having a fraction of the pire – stands in the way of national nor general should become Canada’s reach, resources and clout of the unity and is an unacceptable symbol legal head of state. Where outright League! which advocates for consti- of a racist and colonial past. This abolition of the monarchy might tutional change to a republic. feeling is especially prevalent in not be achievable, many politicians Quebec, where a significant majority of this time chose, instead, to down- The Republican arguments of French Canadians view (or have play the monarchy as much as pos- The first republican argument been encouraged to regard) the Not much traction for tiny sible. John son recites is the view that a mon archy as an embarrassing re- republican organization. By the late 1960s, the situation for hereditary monarchy has no place in minder of subjugation by the British. the monarchy in Canada had be- a modern democratic society. Re- While many republicans prag - come so dire, that Mr Trudeau’s gov- publicans argue that the very nature matically support delaying any con- ernment felt able to propose consti- of monarchy is at odds with today’s stitutional makeover until after the tutional amendments that would democratic ideals: Canadians should reign of Elizabeth II, their ultimate essentially deprive the Queen of her be able to elect leaders who should solution to these problems is to ad- legal powers in Canada and make ultimately represent the will of the vocate the eventual abolition of the her a purely symbolic figure. How- people. Yet our head of state is de- institution, to be replaced by a re- ever, faced with an unexpected termined by heredity; it’s a position publican form of government. Some backlash by monarchists, consti tu - held for life; and only through the suggest a change to an Americanized The Fathers of Confederation “chose a proven and reliable tion alists, and primarily the prov- most extraordinary constitutional presidential-congressional system; system of government” inces, this initiative was abandoned. maneuvers would Canada be able to however, most support the minimal for Canada. Perhaps surprisingly, then, 1982 decide to replace its monarch with change option: the retention of our found the role of the monarchy en- an elected head of state. Parliamentary form of governance, trenched in a revised Constitution, Johnson sees this argument also while replacing the Queen with a requiring for any change the unani- bolstered by the fact that the Royal president, or perhaps even a Gover- mous consent of Parliament and all Family is almost entirely British and nor General. The author points out provincial legislatures aristocratic – though one wonders that significant differences in repub- Yet, while this constitutional en- what he would make of the popular lican opinion arise when it comes to trenchment of the monarchy may recent addition of the former Au- the topic of how we should select have stemmed the overt attacks on tumn Phillips and Meghan Markle! any new head of state. Should it be its legal powers, this period also co- Not only are Canadians denied the elected by the people? by Parlia- incided with a decline of deference right to select their head of state, ment? or perhaps appointed by a to all traditional institutions. Cana- but they are forced to accept a “ for- panel of eminent Canadians? While dians began to question the legiti- eigner” on the Throne instead of a there is certainly no consensus on macy of the monarchy in modern Canadian, republicans argue: “no these issues, the fact remains that re- BC Lt-Gov Steven Point: life, and public attitudes began to Canadian citizen can ever aspire to publicans are united in a desire to vice-regals mirror shift. The Quiet Revolution and be head of state of our own country.” remove the monarch as head of Canadian diversity. Quebec Nationalism were in full Many republicans feel insulted by state. swing, with Quebec becoming a bas- Canada’s succession laws, pointing tion of republican sentiment. Peo- to the apparent contradiction of a The Monarchist Counterattack ple began to question the role of an foreigner representing an office While republicans raise serious aristocratic family in Canadian life, that, theoretically, is supposed to be arguments around the suitability of a family that resided primarily in the embodiment of the Canadian a hereditary monarchy in modern Britain and only rarely visited Can- state. Far from being a unifying Canada, the author points out that ada. force, republicans argue that the monarchists, too, have what he dubs Today, Johnson states that many monarchy divides Canadians along equally compelling arguments for see the monarchy as irrelevant, to a monarchist-republican lines. the retention of the Crown in Can- point that the author asks: If the Similarly, the hereditary nature of ada. Monarchists often point to the monarchy is supposed to be a sym- the monarchy is scorned by repub- crucial role that the monarchy play- bol of unity, duty and a representa- licans who wonder why it is accept- ed in the development of Canada’s tive of the Canadian state, can it able to have a hereditary position at modern democracy. After all, our continue in this role, given to cur- the apex of our political system, system of responsible government rent climate?” when no one would seriously sug- would likely not have formed in the gest that airline pilots, or brain sur- way it did, without the monarchy. Chapter 7: Republicans geons be selected on an hereditary Monarchists are also quick to vs. the Crown basis. Republicans point out that draw attention to the potential po- In chapter 7, Johnson reaches the such a system flies in the face of the litical consequences of tampering crux of his book, delving into the principles of equality and meritoc- with the monarchical status quo. republican debate in Canada. The racy, preventing deserving Canadi- continued on page 14

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RENÉ LE CLÈRE rencontrer des membres de la fa- Branch. René was a frequent con- le 5 juin, 1940 – le 5 mai, 2018 mille royale canadienne dans di- tributor to Canadian Monarchist News, La Ligue est très désolée d’ap- verses fonctions de la Ligue. Il ai- the League’s periodical. He also prendre tout récemment le décès mait beaucoup porter le titre de helped to translate the first French- subit à 77 ans de notre ami et mem- Chevalier qu’il avait reçu de SAS le language edition of The Canadian bre de longue date, René Le Clère de Prince de Lippe, et il avait plusieurs Monarchy, its educational booklet Montréal. Né en France, il est venu décorations civiles et était actif dans distributed across Canada. An elec- au Canada en 1963 et a été un incon- plusieurs associations. tion observer on behalf of the Unit- tournable de la bonhomie à partir de René vivra dans sa mémoire ins- ed Nations in several countries, in- 1970, au tout début de la Ligue mo- titutionnelle non seulement pour sa cluding Viet Nam, he was an erudite narchiste du Canada et de sa filiale participation et sa loyauté, mais author and grammarian, and took an de Montréal. René contribua fré- aussi parce qu’il a participé au tour- interest in many royal families – quemment à NMC, le périodique de nage d’un de ses films à YouTube, both those reigning and no longer la Ligue. Il a également contribué à mettant en vedette des membres regnant. He had received, amongst la traduction de la première édition québécois de la Ligue. Enterré dans other honours, the Golden and Di- en langue française de La monarchie le complot familial de l’Oise en amond Jubilee Medals at the nomi- canadienne, sa brochure éducative France, dans le caveau de la famille, nation of the League; and took great distribuée à travers le Canada. Ob- nous souhaitons que son esprit doux pleasure in meeting members of the servateur des élections au nom des et ardent repose en paix. JLA & DR Canadian Royal Family at various Nations Unies dans plusieurs pays, y * * * * League functions. compris au Viet Nam, il était un au- The League was sorry to have René will live in the League’s in- teur érudit et un grammairien, et learn ed recently of the sudden stitutional memory not only for his s’intéressait à de nombreuses fa- death at 77 on May 5 of our longtime participation and loyalty, but also milles royales – celles qui régnaient member and friend, René le Clère, since he had taken part in the film- et qui ne régressaient plus. Il avait of Montreal. Born in France, he ing of one of its YouTube films, fea- reçu, entre autres honneurs, les Mé- came to Canada in 1963, and was a turing Québec members of the dailles du Jubilé d’Or et du Jubilé fixture of bonhomie from 1970, dur- League. Buried in the family plot at Diamant à la nomination de la ing the early days of the Monarchist Oise in France, may his gentle, ar- Ligue; Il a pris beaucoup de plaisir à League of Canada and its Montreal dent spirit rest in peace. JLA & DR continued from page 13 system of responsible govern- resenting Canada, both abroad chists view it as a positive. In ef- After all, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix ment. (The most recent notable and through countless Royal fect, we have an international it! History, too, is important to instance seen in the Lieutenant Homecomings, showcase the head of state, leader of a group the typical monarchist, who Governor’s resolution of the Crown’s commitment and ser- of countries to which we have views the monarchy as an impor- close BC election result of a year vice to our country. close political and social ties. tant link to our country’s long ago.) The Queen, a monarchist The role of the vice-regents is To monarchists, this should be history, going back to the early would argue, keeps the reins of also pointed to as proof that celebrated; so too, should the days of British and French his- our constitutional fire extin- Canada is indeed a tolerant, in- Queen’s role in heading the tory. Indeed, the Fathers of Con- guisher out the grasping hands clusive and egalitarian country. Com monwealth, which has be- federation made the explicit of politicians. When elected offi- While we have only, briefly, had come a serious agent for peace ful choice to retain the monarchy in cials misbehave, or when consti- one female prime minister – and coexistence and cooperation be- Canada in order to ensure that tutional crises/uncertainties a- none yet from a visible minority tween nations in a number of such a link survived, and to en- rise, it is the Queen or her – the appointed status of Can - important areas, such as the pro- sure that a proven and reliable vice-regal representatives who ada’s vice-regal representatives motion of democracy, human system of government would can step in to preserve our con- has provided successive prime rights, sports and public educa- continue to operate in Canada. stitutional order. Monarchists ministers with ample opportu- tion. Monarchists – while often would argue that the very nature nity to appoint people to the Ultimately, this chapter paints conceding that there are issues of this role demands someone roles who would be unlikely to a relatively fair picture of the re- with the principle of heredity in who is, herself, not an elected ever be elected to the position. publican-monarchy debate. The modern society – also point out politician, but above the fray. We have had several female gov- author – himself a self-described that this mode of succession So do monarchists rebut the ernors general, many more fe- “pragmatic monarchist” – does a works pretty well in ensuring suggestion that the Queen is a male lieutenant governors, and a good job at hitting most of the two outcomes: stability and cer- “foreign er” who has no place rul- variety of people, from all walks main arguments on both sides, tainty in government through ing Canada while living in a of life, and from all races, who and provides a critical analysis of the guarantee that the office will palace in England. Quite apart have served their country and both the strengths and the weak- always be filled easily by the next from the unsavoury nature of the their Queen as vice regals. Were nesses on both sides of the de- in line to the Throne; along with term in a modern and famously these pos i tions elected, monar- bate. It is understandably diffi- the ability of the heir to the inclusive society, such argu- chists would argue that it would cult for most people, whether a Throne to prepare thoroughly to ments, to many minds, are less be unlikely that such diversity monarchist or a republican, to take on the role. per suasive than those summa- would have flourished, at least as concede the weaknesses in their A more powerful argument in rized in the previous paragraph, soon as it did, at the top of own arguments, and no doubt the monarchist arsenal, accord- monarchists argue that the Canada’s political structure. parts of this chapter will be eas- ing to the Johnson, is the argu- monarch, styled “Queen of Can- Another compelling monar- ier to read than others, depend- ment that the monarch is the ada” is just as Canadian as any- chist argument is the fact that ing on one’s own view on the guarantor of our constitutional one. She is the embodiment of the Queen is also Queen of 15 topic. However, overall, the au- system of government. Past the Canadian state and is the ul- other countries and is Head of thor manages to navigate this de- chapters were replete with exam- timate source of citizenship for the Commonwealth. While re- bate in an even-handed way. ples of the monarch, or her rep- Canadians. Moreover, the dedi- publicans view this as a negative resentatives, acting to promote cation that the Queen and the – arguing that we should have This review will be concluded in the Canadian democracy and our Royal Family have shown in rep- our own head of state – monar- Winter edition of CMN – Ed. 14 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2018 League Notes

HALIFAX BRANCH SPEARHEADS lege where he served as Academic erous donations, members hon- NAMING PUBLIC GARDENS’ Dean. In addition, his research and oured our Sovereign and helped the WALKWAY TO HONOUR QUEEN writings include various aspects of League by donating another $6289 – Enjoy watching a video of the proceedings: the Canadian Crown of which he without any overhead incurred in youtu.be/5Hm0MFWBTX0 has always had a keen interest. the process. Huge thanks to all our On Sept. 9th, three years to the WINDSOR, ONTARIO: generous friends! day when The Queen became Can - While thank ing Christopher Four members took advantage of ada’s the longest-reigning Mon arch, Lucki for undertaking the opportunity to honour a loved the project of the League’s Halifax/ media and special events one through their gifts; we record SW Nova Branch to mark this his- in the area with character- their tributes, as follows: Sandra Members of the Ottawa West toric event came to fruition as the istic éclat for decades, we Barker, London, ON – Dedicated to Women’s Connection met June Hon Arthur LeBlanc, Lieutenant are delighted to welcome long- my parents Allie & Georgina Pritch- where Ottawa Branch Governor of Nova Scotia, cut the standing member Fr Gordon Maitland ard; Brad Kirbyson, Winnipeg, MB – Chairman Mary de Toro ribbon to dedicate The Queen Elizabeth to begin the process of organizing a In tribute to my Grandmother, (centre) spoke to a sold-out II Walkway in Halifax’s famed Public Windsor/Essex County Branch to Doris Kirbyson, who instilled in me crowd on the Importance of the Monarchy in Canada. Gardens. Situated in the heart of focus on building the membership respect for the Crown; John McMick- Nova Scotia’s capital city, this 16- and promoting outreach on behalf ing, Dundas, ON – dedicated to my acre National Historic site, opened of the League’s cause. Gordon is an Parents, who, by the example of un- in 1867, is the oldest Victor ian gar- Anglican priest who has been active swerving loyalty, taught me the den in North America. It is a mecca both in parish work and as Director value of the Monarchy; Margaret for tourism, relaxing walks and of Christian Studies at Canterbury Nicholls, Regina, SK – In memory of botanical diversity, not to mention College. Rev Derek Nicholls, who served for concerts in the bandstand. In con- QUÉBEC, QC: Les mem- well over 10 years as Chairman of sultation with The Friends of the Public bres sont ravis que les acti- the South Saskatch ewan Branch of Victoria Branch members Gardens, and with the support of nu- vités de la branche repren- the Monarchist League. He worked participated in a Canada Day merous individuals and organiza- nent sous la direction de very hard as a loyal and passionate Parade. Branch Chairman Ken Thomas Morin Cabana, un member of the League until his sud- Lane reports: Quite a few monarchiste enthousiaste den death on May 7, 2014. smiles and enthusiastic flag et étudiant au cégep possédant une waving plus some 5th LEAGUE SILENT AUCTION spontaneous applause as we vaste expérience (et une reconnais- RAISES RECORD FUNDS moved along, with sound sance du gouverneur général) de This annual event conducted en- system playing military l’organisation des cadets. marching band recordings. NEW BRUNSWICK: Since tirely on line allowed nine days for Our “Tea Ladies” in the Barry MacKenzie moved to bidding on some 20 monarchical dressed up utility trailer being CREDIT: Government House, Halifax Nova Scotia, the Branch has “treasures,” with some quite spirited pulled by the van took The Hon. Arthur LeBLanc, LG of Nova Scotia and been fairly inactive; but we competition for unexpected items advantage of the ample Her Hon. Mrs. Patsy LeBlanc; Deputy Mayor of such as a costume jewellery brooch opportunities to speak with the HRM, Councillor Wayne Mason; Aron Spidle, are now looking forward to its re-energizing loyal New whose centre effigy of Victoria had parade watchers. Thanks to Chairman, Halifax/ SW Branch; John Yogis; Judith been skilfully cut from a coin depict- George Forest for being the Cabrita, Chair, Friends of the Public Gardens; & Brunswickers under the new Chair- ing the Queen Empress! Other arti- second Bobby, and Elaine Karen Guenther, Friends of Public Gardens. man, a long-time monarchist blogger, cles included a lavish Diana mem- Kilpatrick for riding the “tea tions, the Branch successfully spear- James Wilson. James lives and works in orial book, two Coronation beakers wagon” in heritage attire with headed an application to Halifax Albert County. His interest in Can- from 1911 and 1935, respectively; and Daphne, also in the heritage Regional Council. On May 24th ada’s monarchy began while attend- a hand-embroidered table cloth from attire that she crafted in time Buck ingham Palace advised that ing Mount Allison University and de- for last year’s Saanich Fair, the 1953 Coronation, Special thanks Her Majesty had approved the nam- veloping a deeper understanding of and was awarded first place to Neil Mac Alasdair, who gave up part ing of the “Queen Elizabeth II Walk- Can ada’s history and political struc- for her creation. of his brief return home to Toronto way”. The ceremony was emceed by ture. Some members may be familiar from his studies at Cambridge Uni- Carole Thompson. It included brief with his blog ‘The Maple Monar- versity to photograph the items and remarks by Deputy Mayor Wayne chists’ which he started in 2014 while arrange the illustrated descriptions Mason and Halifax Branch Chair- in Alberta. He often contacts politi- for the Auction email. Our bidders man Aron Spidle, and was followed cians to ascertain what their thoughts contributed over $2600 for the by refreshments served under no are regarding Canada’s monarchy. League’s projects! less than three marquees. Most recently he surveyed the lead- 4 NEW BRANCH CHAIRMEN ership candidates of both the Conser- CONGRATULATIONS TO... vative and New Democratic Parties. APPOINTED: NOMINATION DE Toronto member Derwin 4 PRÉSIDENTS DE BRANCHES CORONATION ANNIVERSARY Mak, on his sixth nomi- MATCHING GIFT FUNDRAISER Chairman Darcie von EDMONTON/N ALBERTA nation (he has won twice) Axelstierna was interviewed welcomes Prof Kenneth Rather than going to the expense for an Aurora Award, pre- by CTV during the festivities Munro to take the branch’s of the usual Special Appeal remind- sented for Canadian Sci- which Manitoba members helm. Ken is a professor er notice sent in early summer via ence Fiction. Derwin was enjoyed to celebrate Harry & emeritus of history who postal mail, with its expense for nominated in the related work cat- Meghan’s big day. retired at the end of June stamps, stationery and copying, the egory for his editing of When the Stars 2012 after teaching 40 years at the League issued an online appeal for Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy... University of Alberta. As a political $65 gifts to honour the 65th An- Marjorie Shepherd, our faithful biographer, he has written two niversary of The Queen’s Corona- con tact person in Peterborough, books on French Canadian politi- tion, which would be matched up to Ontario, who addressed a school cians, Sir Adolphe Chapleau and $5000 from a generous member gathering about a Royal Oak – we Senator Anselme Trudel. His latest who preferred to remain anony- hope to be able to include her re- publication is St. Joseph’s College, Uni- mous. With two additional lead gifts marks and photo of the event in the versity of Alberta, a history of the Col- of four figures, and many other gen- next issue of CMN.

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