Legacy of Crown on display as MPs pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth in House of CommonsOTTAWA — The tacit debate over the legacy of the Crown and Canada's future relationship with the monarchy began Thursday in the House of Commons as members of Parliament paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth. "In our constitutional monarchy, the Crown's functions in our government are to be a bedrock for our Constitution and to transcend the daily political debates," Trudeau said in his address. The prime minister lauded the queen for her dedication to Canada, and reminded fellow MPs that the country came of age under her reign. "These pillars of our democracy help uphold the stability of our country and keep us free," Trudeau said. The relationship between Quebec and the Crown is "thorny and cruel," Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet said in his remarks.

Source: CBC News September 15, 2022 09:39 UTC