2007-03-02 13:06:24 · 10 answers · asked by MY3BOYS 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
What De_Sepp's friend from Quebec said. On paper the Governor General (the Queen's Representative in Canada) has the power to block any legislation that the Canadian Parliament tries to pass.
Technically, the Queen is the head of state (represented by the G.G.) but in reality the Queen is a figurehead only and has no real power in Canada.
Canada is a constitutional monarchy that is also a parliamentary democracy and a federation. There is a good/simple explanation on the page below:
2007-03-06 09:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by Rockin' Mel S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although in Canada's past we were ruled by European Countries, first France and then Great Britan. We are no longer under British rule. We are an Independent Nation. With our own laws and values.
2007-03-02 13:30:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Officially, de jure the queen/king of the commonwealth is still the ruler of Canada. The queen/king has some powers over Canada, but it is never used. The royal family has more a ... euh ... decorative meaning, just like in the UK.
De facto, it is safe to say the prime minister (of Canada, of course) is head of state.
2007-03-02 13:45:15 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Zaius 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. The Queen of the United Kingdom is also Queen of Canada, but the two nations are completely separate.
2007-03-02 13:47:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's a separate nation with its own prime minister and government. They do share the same royal family, though, since Canada was once part of the British Empire. Same situation with Australia.
2007-03-02 13:13:46 · answer #5 · answered by princessmikey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It used to be ruled by France, but now they are their own independent nation.
2007-03-02 13:13:48 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Catherine♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nooooo not that I know of, I think it used to but not any more. Mostly the french maybe? I would say no its not, but I could be wrong
2007-03-02 13:11:00 · answer #7 · answered by Human 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sir
2007-03-02 13:26:35 · answer #8 · answered by shef 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An emphatic "no, not anymore."
2007-03-02 13:14:02 · answer #9 · answered by Monc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-03-02 13:10:28 · answer #10 · answered by Robert F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋