I was born in Canada and, because of this, I never had to swear my loyalty to the Queen. Most Canadians (atleast where I'm from) refer to the Queen as the "Queen of England" rather than the Queen of Canada. I don't like how it is assumed that my loyalties lie with a symbolic queen. Should new Canadian citizens only be asked to swear loyalty to Canada?
2007-02-16 06:31:18 · 9 answers · asked by EZC 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
Sure, but whats the point?
You can't get extra in trouble for committing a crime while sworn, and can't get out of trouble for having never sworn allegiance, so whats the point?
Its really a hollow gesture.
2007-02-18 16:09:47 · answer #1 · answered by Dethruhate 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Canadians don't "swear allegiance" to anything. Too stubborn for any of that mind control stuff. That's for Americans. The British monarch has no power in Canada at all. Simply a figurehead for coins and pleasing some of the elderly. I've heard that Charles will not accept becoming king if his mother dies before he does, that he will likely let that go to his oldest son. Usually it's the PM who represents Canada on the international stage. I've never heard of the Queen or King representing Canada. That would be kind of funny though. "Hi. I'm Elizabeth. I'm here to represent Canada at this meeting." Where do people like you even come up with this stuff?
2016-05-24 07:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until our House of Commons and Senate declare otherwise, which would break with a solid tradition, Elizabeth II is the Queen of Canada and our Head of State according to Parliamentary tradition and any and all of her followers on the British throne would be the same to us. With the repatriation of the Constitution in 1982, we no longer have to actually have the Queen sign and acknowlege our Acts of Parliament. Having the British monarch as our Queen(King) is a tradition of a figurehead person. We control our destiny, but 'swearing allegiance' is the law. It's not a big deal. It's a small 'price' to pay to become a citizen of Canada. Unfortunately, many of those born here to this rich tradition pooh pooh this. It's their right to, but until otherwise determined, immigrants must 'swear' and that's not too much to ask. If this eventually becomes a thing of the past by an Act of Parliament, so be it!
2007-02-16 06:54:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 1⤋
IMO, no one should be FORCED to affirm or pledge allegiance to Her Majesty, the Queen OF CANADA. However, I think those who do not have allegiance to Her Majesty also should not have all the privileges of citizenship.
2007-02-16 14:07:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The Queen is the Head of State, and it is part of the official ceremony.
2007-02-16 17:58:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm a born and raised Canadian and would never swear that. My devotion is to Canada and no other country. I dont believe in hyphenated Canadians. Yes ..you should give up the culture and language you "deserted " to come to Canada. If it wasnt worth staying and saving we dont want it here in Canada. You want to swear allegience to the Queen move to frakkin England.
2007-02-16 06:37:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 8⤋
No, all legal citizens should.
2007-02-16 10:44:31 · answer #7 · answered by Julia B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I see no point for the new Canadians to do that.
2007-02-18 09:05:37 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah* 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋
You want their citizenship, you follow their requirements.
2007-02-16 06:34:21 · answer #9 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋