Monarchy in Britain
It’s Time For Canada To Cut Off The Queen
by Michael Bolen That’s the decree in a new report from a U.K. House of Commons committee tasked with overseeing the royal finances. You see, Queen Liz’s reserve fund is down to its last million Read more…
Monarchy in Britain
A MORE FREE AND DEMOCRATIC CANADA IS BLOWING IN THE SUMMER BREEZE
AUGUST 4, 2014. This past June James Cudmore at CBC News reported that : “At a time of federal belt-tightening, the Conservative government's return to World War II-era ranks and insignia will require new dress uniforms for Canadian soldiers and naval officers at a cost of $4.5 million.” As Cudmore also noted, these “costs are part of a host of changes announced since 2011 to return certain Canadian ranks and titles to their traditional equivalents. Both the navy and air force acquired the title ‘Royal’ in their name.” (more…)
Monarchy in Britain
THE PRINCE HE WENT A’HUNTIN O
Prince William went on a deer and wild boar hunting trip in Spain a day before he launched a high-profile appeal to stop the illegal hunting of wildlife, The Guardian Newspaper (UK) reports. There is Read more…
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Australia’s Governor-General backs an Australian Republic
The Queen’s representative in Australia, Governor-General Quentin Bryce, has declared support for her country becoming a republic in an extraordinary speech which is set to reignite debate about the nation’s ties to Britain. Ms Bryce Read more…
Monarchy in Britain
Time To Consider Severing Ties With British Monarchy
OTTAWA - With the Queen now in her mid-80s, outspoken NDP MP Pat Martin says it's time for Canada to consider severing ties with the British monarchy and suggests his private member's motion to strike her out of the citizenship oath is a small first step. (more…)