Majority of Canadians Back Monarchy And Want to Keep King Charles – Guido Fawkes

Majority of Canadians Back Monarchy And Want to Keep King Charles

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A fresh Ipsos poll shows Canadians are rediscovering their fondness for the Crown. A whopping 65% believe the Monarchy is a key part of Canadian heritage and helps define who they are. Meanwhile 66% say the Monarchy is “useful” because it distinguishes Canada from America…

Two years ago, 67% of Canadians believed the Royal Family should have no formal role in Canadian society, seeing them as “celebrities and nothing more.” Today King Charles will outline new Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government priorities in a speech in the Canadian Parliament – a somewhat rare occasion with Queen Elizabeth II only doing so twice in her reign. Canadians are brushing off the usual cries of colonial guilt and taking a fresh look at the benefits of ties to the Royals…