Canada would not be the first Commonwealth country to consider a break with the motherland

And if Canada decided to go the route of monarchical abolition, we would face the same question. If not the monarchy, how would we structure a republic?

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, pictured in Ottawa in 2010 during a royal visit. The Hill Times file photograph

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

March 15, 2021

OTTAWA—Every few years, the idea of abolishing the monarchy dominates Canadian discourse. The stars are aligning for another such discussion not likely to end any time soon. The Queen is nearing the end of her reign. Her spouse is almost 100, and she will be 95 next month. Her Royal Highness is ...

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