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
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The 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
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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
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Conservative Leadership Candidates and the Monarchy: Leslyn Lewis
Dr. Leslyn Lewis (Photo Credit: John Balca) The third survey reply I have today is from Dr. Leslyn Lewis. Truthfully, I received Dr. Lewis’ reply some time ago but it was so short I made an extra effort to try and get a longer reply. As this has not happened yet I will assume
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Green Party Leadership Candidates and the Monarchy: Meryam Haddad
Meryam Haddad The second reply I received today was from Ms. Meryam Haddad. Ms. Haddad’s response was very different from her opponent: “I personally do not believe in themonarchy and think that weshould eventually get rid of it.“ No public statements were found. Loyally Yours,A Kisaragi Colour
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Green Party Leadership Candidates and the Monarchy: Dylan Perceval-Maxwell
Dylan Perceval-Maxwell The leadership survey(s) continue with me having three replies to share today. First up, Mr. Perceval- Maxwell sent an interesting reply. In response to what he thought of the monarchy he replied: “I love Prince Charles he has been an environmentalist for at least 40 years. Bush won over Gore because the USA does
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Green Party Leadership Candidates and the Monarchy: Annamie Paul
Annamie Paul I have received a response from Green Party leadership candidate Annamie Paul to the survey questions I sent out: “I am afraid that I do not have set policies on many of the questions that you have asked, other than to acknowledge that the Queen is Canada’s head of
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: GGconversations: The Difference Between Being Partisan And Being Political
Governor General Julie Payette has launched a video series where Her Excellency discusses different issues related to the current pandemic. It is always good to see Her Majesty’s representatives taking the initiative in performing their role. The video series began in May and has covered science, art, entrepreneurship, and other topics. Some of the videos go into topics
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Green Party Leadership Candidates and the Monarchy: Amita Kuttner
Amita Kuttner Well, the trees are getting a bit of green on them, the fiddleheads are out, and the grass will soon be long enough to mow. It has been a slow start to spring but it looks to finally be here. Continuing this theme of green renewal I have received a reply from Green Party leadership candidate
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Evolution of the Right to Encourage
Walter Bagehot was a contemporary of Queen Victoria having been born after, and died before, the long-lived queen. And while Queen Victoria was the one who set about creating a greater symbolic role for the monarchy going forward, it was Walter Bagehot who codified the monarchy’s political role. Now, Mr. Bagehot would likely object that
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: 2020 Conservative Party Leadership Race: Views on the Monarchy
Andrew Scheer This article is a collection of every candidate response received thus far to my questions regarding the monarchy. It will continue to be updated as more replies roll in. I have again included a scoreboard for the candidates as well as a section for notable quotes. This leadership race is to replace out- going tory
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: What comes after the Supreme Court ruling on Royal Succession?
Badge of the Supreme Court of Canada Last Thursday the Supreme Court of Canada upheld a ruling by the Quebec Court of Appeal on the 2013Succession to the Throne Act. The decision upholds the act as being constitutional. Without getting too far into the legal arguments the point of contention was whether changes to royal succession require an act of
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Green Party Leadership Candidates and the Monarchy: David Merner
David Merner Today I received a response from Green leadership candidate David Merner to my survey questions. Heis the former 2019 candidate for Green Party of Canada candidate in Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke. It has been a while since the last survey response was received so as a refresher the questions I sent to each candidate are below: 1. What are your views
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Meme Monday #7
Wash your hands, people! The Corona virus pandemic has led many to alter their behavior as a means of stopping its spread. Her Majesty is said to be reviewing up-coming events with an eye to whetherthey will need to be cancelled or postponed. There is also a plan in place for her quarantine
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Conservative Leadership Candidates and the Monarchy: Marilyn Gladu
Today I’m sharing the survey response received from Marilyn Gladu via Facebook. She is the MP for Sarnia— Lambton and was first elected in 2015. Mrs. Gladu’s response was the last received before the reminder emails went out. So far the response rate has been better than expected. I will be posting an index of them soon. Now, on
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