“I join with all Canadians on this first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to reflect on the painful history that Indigenous peoples endured in residential schools in Canada, and on the work that remains to heal and to continue to build an inclusive society” ~Her Majesty the Queen “As we mark the first National Day
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The Maple Monarchists - Blog: Fundy Royal 2021 Candidate Profiles
The following is a survey of the party candidates running in the riding of Fundy Royal on the topic of the monarchy. It is mostly for my own use as a voter but the questions may be of use to other monarchists whowant to ask their own candidates what their views are. The Candidates Rob Moore, Conservative
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Pinpointing the exact day a Taliban return in Afghanistan became inevitable
The world was shocked earlier this month when the Taliban effortlessly retook control of Afghanistan. Ever since a great deal of ink has been spilled trying to explain why. Some hold this to be a direct result of the manner in which the USA withdrew from the country. Some argue it is due to longstanding issues with political corruption in
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Statement by Chairman Finch of the Monarchist League of Canada
REPUBLICANISM WILL NOT HELP WITH RECONCILIATION In the aftermath of the horrific discoveries of the bodies of Indigenous children at former residential schools across the country, Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians have rightly been asking themselves what more can be done to help achieve reconciliation. Recently, a school in Creston, BC removed its royal connection
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Will Canada issue a Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022?
2002 Gold Jubilee Medal The year 2022 will mark the Queen’s 70th year on the throne of Canada. It is customary for medals marking a jubilee to be given out to deserving Canadians during the jubilee year. However, it was learned earlier this year that no such medal is planned to be issued for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Happy Victoria Day
Happy Victoria Day! It is amazing how much difference a year makes. This time last May Canada was still coming to terms with what fighting Covid-19 would look like (even as New Brunswick remained an island of security) and we didn’t know when things would start looking up. But now there is light at the
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: All three policy proposals concerning the monarchy that were submitted to the NDP policy convention
The NDP is having a policy convention this weekend (so are the Liberals in what must have been a scheduling snafu). The NDP membership has once again put forward policies concerning the Canadian Monarchy to be debated. The following is a summary of the good, the bad, and the ugly. The Good And no,
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: A New Committee on Vice-Regal Appointments?
Flag of the Governor General of Canada Earlier this month the government announced the creation of an ad hocadvisory group for selecting the next governor general. This is not a full revival of the former Advisory Committee on Vice-Regal Appointments. Still, this is welcome news and something this blog has been calling for since 2018.
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Meme Monday #9
There are some poll results that get funnier the longer you look at them and consider the scenarios that could play out. A recent YouGov poll carried out in the UK is one such example.The idea of republicans actually getting rid of the monarchy only for the people to then elect Prince William
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: The New Brunswick Branch of the Monarchist League of Canada once again has Vice-Regal Patronage
I mentioned back in October, 2018 that I had been named chairman of the New Brunswick Branch of the Monarchist League of Canada. 2019 was a good year with contacts being reestablished, educational materials distributed to a few schools in south-east New Brunswick, and a Victoria Day luncheon in Fredericton for the membership to discuss priorities
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: The Grand Chief and Grand Council of the Mi’kmaw
Grand Council Flag I have previously written about the hereditary chief traditions of certain West Coast First Nations. Little did I know at the time that the East Coast also has at least one comparable position. The position in question is the Grand Chief (of the Mi’kmaw). The position of Grand Chief has gone through many changes through
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Queen’s (and King’s) Counsel
The New Brunswick government recently announced the appointment of eleven lawyers as Queen’s Counsel. But what is a ‘Queen’s Counsel’ and what is its history? Marie-Claude Blais of New Brunswick was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2010 The idea of a special position in law either representing or advising the monarch began with the
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Democracy Watch combines Good Intent with an oddly poor understanding of the Canadian Constitution to Ill Effect
Democracy Watch Logo Recently I learned that an organization called Democracy Watch was going to sue the New Brunswick government over its decision to call an early election back in September. Now, suing anyone is risky but more so when that organization has limitless funds to mount a defence. So if nothing else I commend their bravery. Sadly, the bravery has a
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Meme Monday #8
The Queen and Prince Philip have a solid marriage despitethe pressures their roles place on it. Or maybe its because of those pressures that their marriage has been going strong since it began way back in 1947. “If I am asked what I think about family life after 25 years ofmarriage, I
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: The Royal History of the Hudson’s Bay Company
Hudson’s Bay Company Coat of Arms Photo Credit: Qyd The fur trade was a vital industry in Canada almost from the time the first settlers arrived with first the French and then the English competing for the finest pelts. A major player in this industry was the Hudson’s Bay Company. And while its operations are much reduced
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: The Ongoing Problem of Governor General Julie Payette and How it Could Have Been Prevented
Gov. Gen. Julie Payette The tenure of current governor general Julie Payette could be described as a wee bit turbulent. Early missteps were largely forgiven as the actions of someone new to the role. But as the one year anniversary of Her Excellency’s appointment rolled around there were new questions. Her presence at various events was being scaled back.
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Green Party Leadership Race: Views on the Monarchy
Elizabeth May The Green Party is holding the second leadership race this year. It is to choose a successor to Elizabeth May who has been a longtime champion of Canada’s monarchy. This is also the first time since the party gained national status that a leadership race has been called. As such it is an important chance
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Marking Emancipation Day
August 1st is Emancipation Day. It is exactly 186 years since the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 received royal assent. While it is often thought that this was done during the reign of Queen Victoria, it actually went into force three years before she ascended to the throne. That said, I thought I’d share a
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Conservative Leadership Candidates and the Monarchy: Peter Mackay & Derek Sloan
This should be the final post of this series looking the Conservative leadership race. I never did get a response from Peter Mackay or Derek Sloan. However, the Monarchist League of Canada put together their own overview of the tory candidates. As such I was able to expand Dr. Lewis’ entry
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