New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: The Crown in Canada

Carolyn Harris
Apr 1, 2016
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Canada in 2011

My latest article in the Canadian Encyclopedia discusses the Crown in Canada.

In Canada, a constitutional monarchy, the Crown is the source of non-partisan sovereign authority and an integral part of the legislative, executive and judicial powers that govern the country. Under Canada’s system of responsible government (or democracy), the Crown performs each of these functions on the binding advice, or through the actions of, members of parliament, ministers, or judges.

Click here to read my article on the Crown in the Canadian Encyclopedia.

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