Canadian Politics
Julie Payette has resigned as Canada’s Governor General
Julie Payette resigned as Canada’s vice regal on Thursday. The former Canadian astronaut was appointed by Canada’s Queen as Governor General on the…
Crown in Canada
12 posts in Crown in Canada from Stephen Taylor's archive of Canadian political commentary.
Crown in Canada
Prince William and Kate Middleton announce engagement: Canadian reaction
The Prime Minister’s Office put out a press release on the happy news today, Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the engagement of…
Canadian Politics
Governor General speculation!
The Star kicked it off and the Wicary at the Globe is trending the topic, so I might as well add my own two cents to the story. I usually don’t report on the…
Canadian Politics
Speech from the Throne, full text
If you can read faster than the Governor General, here is the Throne Speech: Honourable Senators, Members of the House of Commons, Ladies and gentlemen, We are…
Canadian Politics
Speech from the Throne, what to expect
The Governor General will deliver the speech from the Throne today in the Senate outlining the government agenda for the 3rd session of the 40th Parliament.…
Michael Ignatieff
Michael Ignatieff on the Monarchy
Michael Ignatieff, after the separation of the Prince and Princess of Wales, wrote an article published in the Montreal Gazette on December 12th, 1992: LONDON…
Canadian Politics
Tonight’s Throne Speech
Prime Minister Harper has penned the mandate he seeks from Parliament for its next session and Governor General Michaelle Jean will deliver the Speech from the…
Crown in Canada
David Onley is Ontario’s new Lieutenant-Governor
An inspirational choice: Ontario’s incoming lieutenant-governor said Tuesday he will play an “activist” role over the next five years aimed at improving the…
Crown in Canada
Next Governer General is Michaelle Jean
The official announcement will come tomorrow at 11 am EST. But word has leaked that CBC Personality Michaelle Jean will be the next Governer General of Canada.…