Lord of the King

When the Dominion of Canada was born in 1867, John A. Macdonald, was quoted as saying “We have desired in this measure to declare in the most solemn and emphatic manner our resolve to be under the Sovereignty of Your Majesty and your family for ever.” This statement lead to the naming of Queen Victoria as Canada’s monarch in 1867. Back then, Canadians supported the monarchy in Canada, however, many do not support this tradition today. In the past the majority of Canadians were of British descent, so it is easy to see why Canadians supported the monarchy. Canada now has shaped into a totally new country. The majority of the citizens are n...