What’s not so easy is understanding why, after 150 years of being declared a separate nation, Canada still has a British monarch and a member of the Church of England as its head of state. But her reign is coming to an end and with Canada still in 150th anniversary year, now is the time to begin a dignified severing of formal ties to the British monarchy. Some 16 nations have dropped their formal ties with Britain since Queen Elizabeth took power, leaving her the head of state of just 16 other countries, including Canada. If Canada moves smartly, we could complete the process once the Queen’s reign is over, and before Charles becomes King of Canada. It would be a perfect Canada 150 project – and one that lasts forever.

Source: thestar July 05, 2017 23:11 UTC