Private member’s bill to make MPs’ oath to King Charles III optional could prove ‘more trouble than it’s worth’ for government

Liberal MP René Arseneault's oath of allegiance bill would raise constitutional issues and cast doubt on the legality of a similar law passed in Quebec, says Carleton University professor Philippe Lagassé. But the Bloc Québécois says it will support the bill.
A private member's bill proposes to make it optional for MPs to make an oath or affirmation of allegiance to King Charles III, pictured with his wife Camilla in Ottawa in 2022 during his most recent of Canada as Prince of Wales.

Despite growing indifference among Canadians towards the monarchy amid speculation of a visit from King Charles III later this year, a Westminster system expert said he expects a private member’s bill on making an oath to the king optional for MPs would likely be defeated ...

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