Canada should cut the cord from British monarchy, and Parliament should elect its head of state

We're willing to accept William as the future head of state, but want to abolish the Senate. I don't get it.

TORONTO—Many people are against the Canadian Senate because, they say, Senators "are not democratically elected by the people." But at the same time, a lot of Canadians are excited and ready to cheer for the future British king of Canada, William, now the Duke of Cambridge, and his new wife...

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