2006-06-20 08:01:42 · 9 answers · asked by carole 7 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a Commonwealth Realm, with Queen Elizabeth II as its reigning monarch, since February 6, 1952. As such she is the de jure head of state, though she does hold several powers that are hers alone, while the Governor General is sometimes referred to as the de facto head of state. [1]
In Canada, the Queen's official title in English is: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.
In French, the Queen's title is: Elizabeth Deux, par la grâce de Dieu Reine du Royaume-Uni, du Canada et de ses autres royaumes et territoires, Chef du Commonwealth, Défenseur de la Foi.
The heir apparent is Elizabeth II's eldest son, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. The Queen's Privy Council for Canada is expected to proclaim him King of Canada upon his acession to the Throne after the Queen's death or abdication. There are several other members of the Canadian Royal Family besides those aforementioned, including the Queen's other children and cousins.
2006-06-20 08:05:18 · answer #1 · answered by Robsthings 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The queen appears on our currency because up till the 1950's we were still part of Englands Commonwealth, and when we decided to become our own country she was already on the money. We Canadians don't like change so we just left her on it.
It could also be that she still technically has power in the House of Commons, in the form af the Governor General.
2006-06-20 08:25:25 · answer #2 · answered by goodcanadiangirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are a British Commonwealth Country but have an independent democratic government so the Queen is on some currency and Prime Ministers are on others
2006-06-21 11:45:23 · answer #3 · answered by buffybot67 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canada was originally an English Colony. Although it gained independence from England, the Queen was retained as the Monarch in name only.
2006-06-20 08:07:37 · answer #4 · answered by gemthewitch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because she is still the Queen of Canada. The same as she appears on Hong Kong currency.
2006-06-20 08:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is queen of many international locations in an same way. She is Queen of Canada as she is Queen of Australia and Queen of latest Zealand etc. She has the formal identify as Queen of those international locations. Make experience? no longer truly. As Queen of serious Britain she is the proper of the Commonwealth and the proper of State of many international locations such as Canada, Australia and New Zealand. regrettably for the Aussies, inspite of the actual undeniable actuality that they don't like the perception of her a lot i imagine she continues to be technically Head of State represented through the Governor Genral ( Vice-Regal/Viceroy) of a minimum of the international locations named above. some international locations contained in the Commonwealth are autonomous and performance their own head of state (president) alongside with India or Pakistan - both previously of the British Empire. save in recommendations even if a Republic will be a monarchy with an elected King. no longer a democracy contained in the actual experience. united states is a republic.
2016-11-15 00:54:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The queen of england is a popular image on most coins and bills. Well, I mean is that she is the head of state of Canada, then her representative which is the Gonernor General on Canada.
I believe that her image is a popular image and to answer to your question, I don't know why.
2006-06-20 08:06:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because she's the queen and Canada is part of the commonwealth. So she's a major figure in Canada.
2006-06-20 15:59:27 · answer #8 · answered by Davey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Canada used to be one of England's colonies, like the U.S. for example, but now it is it's own country.
2006-06-20 08:05:58 · answer #9 · answered by suthurnbabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋