1. Monarchy vs. Republic
The Debate in Canada

2. Monarchy in Canada
the BNA Act, 1867 also officially established Canada as a constitutional monarchy, and the British monarch as the Canadian Head of State.
represented in Canada by the Governor General (federally) and Lieutenant Governors (provincially/territorially).
officially, the British monarchy is the executive authority
in practice, however, executive and legislative power was exercised by the country’s elected legislatures (the federal House of Commons and the provincial/territorial legislatures) and their respective cabinets

3. Monarchy as the Head of State
act as a symbol of the Canadian state and nation
represents its institutions, peoples, traditions, etc.
the monarch holds no political power

4. Monarchs in Canada Since 1867, Canada has had six monarchs Four Kings
Two Queens

5. Victoria:

6. Edward VII:

7. George V:

8. Edward VIII: 1936 Abdication

9. George VI:

10. Elizabeth II: 1952 - Present

11. Heirs to The British Throne
Prince Charles
Prince William

12. Public Opinion in Canada
in 2009 survey found Queen Elizabeth II to be the person second-most trusted by Canadians, following behind David Suzuki
an October 2009 poll found that more than 60% of Canadians felt that constitutional monarchy was an outdated form of government
polls also found that nearly 60% approved of Prince Charles becoming king
53% desired a severance of "ties" to the monarchy
49% wanted Canada to be a republic with an elected head of state

13. Become a Republic or Keep Monarchy?
Get into groups
Select a writer and a presenter
Record the pros of keeping the Monarchy
Record the pros of becoming a Republic
Come to a consensus on what Canada should do with the Monarchy
Explain WHY you came to that decision
Be ready defend your decision