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Standoff as Canada Yukon town council refuses to swear oath to King Charles
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 20 Nov 2024
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Huh, I always thought the monarchy was a figurehead role in Canada's government. Seems to me that should be an elected position, not one granted by birth, but that is just my first gut response. I'll for sure have to look more into it, thanks for the answer.
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There really is not much to look into, past elementary school knowledge of what a King is.
You don't need trauma to see monarchy has no place in society. In Italy we kicked the King out after WWII and we now have a long term (7 years) head of state that more or less encompass a bipartisan role as a keeper of the constitution.
Oh, mind you I agree, no gods no kings. I just meant I'll have to look into the Canadian system to see how much power they have. Like personal research, not "Hmm, wonder if it is good." Sorry if that wasn't clear, that was before coffee