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Book SynopsisAn integral part of Canada's political culture, the constitutional monarchy has evolved over the 150 years since Confederation to become a uniquely Canadian institution.Canada inherited the constitutional monarchy from Britain even before Confederation in 1867. In the 150 years since then, the Crown has shaped, and been shaped by, Canada's achievement of independence, its robust federalism, the unique identity of Quebec, and its relationship with Indigenous peoples.
What has this Canadian Crown contributed to the Canada of the twenty-first century? How is this historic yet resilient institution perceived today? The essays in this book respond to these questions from a variety of perspectives, encompassing the arts, the role of the vice-regal representatives, the Indigenous peoples, and the contemporary position of the monarch. In discussing whether there is a distinctly Canadian monarchy, the authors look beyond Canada's borders, too, and explore how Canada's
Trade ReviewAlthough approaching the subject from different perspectives, the contributors to this collection of essays maintain that the Crown is both more complex and intricate in its influence than is popularly believed. In fact, they convincingly demonstrate that this venerable institution is on the frontier of Canada’s future. * David E. Smith, author of The Invisible Crown *
A fitting tribute to 150 years of a federal Crown in Canada. It reveals a multi-faceted Crown which in symbol and substance has helped shape Canada as a nation. * Anne Twomey, Professor of Constitutional Law at University of Sydney *
This collection explores a central Canadian institution, the lynchpin of our parliamentary democracy, including its evolution, its relationship with Canada's Indigenous peoples, and its parallels and influence in other Westminster systems. It should interest all who care about the institutions of Canadian democracy. * Ralph Heintzman, senior fellow of Massey College *
The best account we have ever had of the extraordinary evolution of the Crown worn by the British Sovereign into the nationalized Crowns of sixteen realms…indispensable and enjoyable reading. * Peter H. Russell, author of Canada’s Odyssey *
The best account we have ever had of the extraordinary evolution of the Crown worn by the British Sovereign into the nationalized Crowns of sixteen realms … indispensable and enjoyable reading. * Peter H. Russell, author of Canada’s Odyssey *
Essays in
The Canadian Kingdom are refreshingly candid. * Blacklock’s Reporter *
Table of ContentsJohn Fraser and D. Michael Jackson: Preface D. Michael Jackson: Introduction: The Canadian Crown at 150 Years Part 1: The Crown in Canadian History Barbara J. Messamore: Confederation, Continuity, and the Crown: Some Reflections on Canada 150 Carolyn Harris: Royalty and the Arts in Canada Robert E. Hawkins: Vimy and the Role of Canada’s Monarchy Part 2: The Crown and Indigenous Peoples Steven Point: The Crown and First Nations in British Columbia: A Personal View Nathan Tidridge: Decolonizing the Crown in Canada: Restoring the Queen at the Council Fire Part 3: The Crown and Indigenous Peoples Andrew Heard: The Crown in Canada: Is There a Canadian Monarchy? Serge Joyal: The Oath of Allegiance: A New Perspective Christopher McCreery: The Vulnerability of Vice-Regal Offices in Canada Part 4: The Crown and the Realms Peter Boyce: Australian Perspectives on a Shared Monarchy Sean Palmer: The Path to Nationalization: How the Realms Have Made the Monarchy Their Own John Fraser: A Tale of Two Sovereigns; or, How the Queen of Canada Helps the Queen of the United Kingdom Contributors Photo Credits
