by RAYZORBLADE 36 Replies latest social current
pfffffffffffffffffff to you all ! ! !
the day there is no royal family in britain will be a sad day and i hope i don't live to see it.
i love my british passport
where it says;
'Her Britannic Majesty's Secretary of State Requests and requires in the Name of Her Majesty all those whom it may concern to allow the bearer to pass freely without let or hindrance and to afford the bearer such assistance and protection as may be necessary'
Her Britannic Majesty
long live the queen!
you sell outs!
It's a known fact that a monarch generally cares for her / his subjects and can work actively behind the scenes to improve their lot. The monarch doesn't have to curry favour with anyone, so there is no political agenda, no scheming, no wheeling and dealing.
Countries without a monarchy slide into moral chaos. Why, some countries with no monarchy actually execute their own citizens!!!
Englishman.
Geez Ray. What happened? Find a dead bug in your Earl Grey tea? Or have you joined the Bloc Quebecois?
Besides the Governal General's budget, is there any real monetary cost to Canada? And what would we do with British Columbia?
I say Prince Charles for Prime Minister.
Her Britannic Majesty's Secretary of State Requests and requires in the Name of Her Majesty all those whom it may concern to allow the bearer to pass freely without let or hindrance and to afford the bearer such assistance and protection as may be necessary
Yeah ... tell that to US customs !!
It's a known fact that a monarch generally cares for her / his subjects and can work actively behind the scenes to improve their lot. The monarch doesn't have to curry favour with anyone, so there is no political agenda, no scheming, no wheeling and dealing
Sounds good ... maybe we could trade ours in for some like that !
Countries without a monarchy slide into moral chaos. Why, some countries with no monarchy actually execute their own citizens!!!
Must be some tin-pot regime ... one step away from barbarism
I don't mind Britain having a monarch. There's simply no good reason for Canada to.
We could replace the picture of the Queen of England on our money with pictures of notable Canadian citizens like Tie Domi, Pierre Trudeau, me, or even the hated Brian Mulroney.
I vote for Shania Twain ... she's Canadian ain't she?!
I could put up with seeing her picture a whole lot
Post it again here: http://www.canadian-republic.ca/home.html
XJW_B12: who paid for the last visit here to Canada (royals)??
If I recall, it cost us: Canadians, million$!
Who is richer? The royals, me/you? I think they're more than capable of paying their own way.
Englishman, good grief, where'd you pull that one up from? There've been many countries that had monarchs and other overly celebrated recipients of pomp and ceremony, that finally ceased to exist. Yet, they still managed to remain intact.
You can have your monarch there in Britain. (dh) No arguement from me, but "Head of State" for Canada, should be Canadian. How difficult is that for anyone to wrap their head around?
Don't forget my fellow right leaning Canucks, your beloved Brian Mulroney sought 'Royal Ascent' for the GST. Remember that? Uh huh, the federal Conservatives really pulled a rabbit out of their hat eh? Thanks for the 'royal ascent' Elizabeth. Yeah, the monarch is in-touch with Canadians (her subjects) .
There are plenty of Canadian women historically that would be more than well deserved to take place on our money (bills/coins). The monarchy did nothing for suffrage. A couple of women from western Canada, however, did. I'd be happy too if they simply placed Canuck scenery or animals (like our coins). But the queen.....um...no thanks!
Many Canadians are lead to believe the monarchy costs us: $00.00 - untrue.
The Governor General is a waste of money. The last circumpolar trip Adrienne took, costs us a bundle. Time to put an end to a dated regieme.
Money could be better spent otherwise. Name it. Let's spend it on YOU.
Put Mouthy on the $20 bill, I'd have no problem with that.
XJW_B12: no tea drinking in my house. As for British Columbia: it's not so British anymore is it? And whatever happened to giving creedence for North American namesakes, with First Nations' names for example: Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut to name a few. Even our American neighbours had no problem naming states after the people the land was settled by in the first place. That's befitting and honourable if you ask me.
Simon: Shania? why not!
iiz2cool: LOL, good one!
Hey, any of you Aussies have anything to add?
coffee please, no tea.
Prime Minister, Lieutenant Governor, Ladies and Gentlemen
I am grateful to you, Prime Minister, for inviting Prince Philip and me to this dinner tonight in these closing stages of my Golden Jubilee visit to Canada.
It has been a very special few days for us both. The warmth of our reception at every stage has been truly wonderful. There have been so many great moments: the Innuit welcome; the Canucks hockey game; the Toronto Gala; this magnificent dinner; and so much more. We have been delighted by the enthusiasm of Canadians everywhere to take part in these Jubilee celebrations and have been overwhelmed by the crowds, the flowers and the many words of kindness.
Mais pour moi, cette visite memorable représente quelque chose de plus. Au fil des cinquante dernières années, j'ai suivi avec admiration les transformations que le Canada et son mode de vie ont connus. Il y a une telle difference entre le Canada d'aujourd'hui et celui que j'ai vu pour la première fois en 1951. A chacune de mes visites, je suis fascinée de voir à quel point la vie a changé. Cette année ne fait pas exception. En traversant le pays, je n'ai pu m'empêcher d'être impressionnée par les développements que j'ai observés et dont j'ai entendu parler. Le Canada est dynamique et innovateur - il s'est bien adapté aux changements et occupe maintenant une place de choix pour profiter des possibilitiés d'avenir.
But, Ladies and Gentlemen, for me there are constants, enduring reference points in these tides of change and progress.
There is the land itself. Each time I come, I have only to look out of the aircraft window - at the cold expanse of the North, the forests of the West, the wide open prairies and the Maritime fishing inlets in the East - to be struck again by the sheer size of Canada, its beauty and huge wealth of natural resources.
Then there are the people of Canada; here is the country's greatest resource. I have seen over the years how bilingualism and multiculturalism have moved from being an aspiration to a reality - not without difficulties, but with a determination to find particular Canadian solutions to the problems along the way.
L'engagement des Canadiens et des Canadiennes à bâtir une société où la compassion et l'acceptation font partie intégrante du sentiment collectif, à promouvoir l'excellence dans le domaine des arts et des sciences, à appuyer les efforts de paix et de développement à l'étranger, s'est mérité l'admiration des autres pays du monde.
And increasingly in recent years I have noticed and admired another constant - the confidence and engagement of Canadians, both in this country and in the service of others around the world. It means something to be a Canadian. As I have travelled across this country over the years I have been struck so often by such a clear sense of pride - in community and town, province, territory and nation - which is natural and strong. And this visit has confirmed once again that this confidence and pride is well-placed.
It is a confidence and a pride I share. And on this Thanksgiving Weekend in my Golden Jubilee year, I want to take the opportunity to express my profound gratitude to all Canadians, those of you here tonight and those of you across the country or serving overseas, for the loyalty, encouragement and support you have given to me over these past fifty years. Your understanding and compassion, your confidence and engagement, are sources of inspiration to me. I would like to affirm before you tonight that, wherever the future may take us, my admiration and affection for Canada and Canadians everywhere is - and will always remain - clear, strong and sure. That too, Ladies and Gentlemen, is for me a constant, an enduring point of reference in these times of change.
I have the Queen in my coins yet I am not able to work in the UK. Screw the royals.
Ok, personally I like the Monarchy but I do think that Canada should have it's own people on the money and such, to keep ties with Britian is a good thing but just how much is debatable.
BUT if we need a new Queen here I would love to be considered for the nomination LOL OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!
Diana (A Scottish Canuck!)
