Canadian Monarchist News

An Introduction

League members receive this lively newsletter several times each year. CMN provides a range of material which is often unavailable or hard to find elsewhere. It offers original articles on topics ranging from the cost of the Crown and the activities of the Royal Family in Canada to the role of the Governor General and the Lieutenant Governors. It praises and pans public figures and institutions in "Crowns & Maces"; it alerts you to controversial issues; it provides a forum for members to express their views; it reports on League initiatives and activities; it offers a unique range of books, cards, apparel and souvenirs in "Sales For Subjects."

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The complete issues after Summer 2004, as well as the Spring/Summer 2002 edition of CMN, are available as pdf files. Previous issues are presented as selected articles. Back copies in print format may be available from League Headquarters: inquire at domsec@sympatico.ca

Spring-Summer 2010 (PDF)
- Unprecedented Ignatieff Intervention Mars GG selection process
- "Royal Canadian Navy" once again?
- Itinerary for Summer Homecoming of Queen & Philip
- Charles & Camilla tour: full coverage
- Review of official biography of Queen Mother
- Interview with William Shawcross, Queen Mother biographer, by John Fraser
- Opinion: A Uniquely Canadian Crown?
Autumn 2009 (PDF)
- Harper to GG: The Queen is Head of State
- Hilary Weston: Book on Time as LG is no Tell-All
- Romeo LeBlanc 1927—2009
- Was the GG Right to Prorogue Parliament?
- The Senior Realms of The Queen: new work by Peter Boyce, OA
- Review of two new studies on Canadian Honours by Christopher McCreery
Spring 2008 (PDF)
- Queen's Picture restored to BC Ferries
- GG acts extra-Constitutionally in Garrett award fiasco
- The Royal Victorian Order conundrum in Canada
- Visibility of Queen's Picture in Canada: reports and a challenge to Monarchists
Autumn-Winter 2007 (PDF)
- Queen, Philip celebrate Diamond Wedding
- Harper writes new Canadian Citizens
- Skewed Angus Reid Poll on Canadian Monarchy
- Thibault Spending Controversy: Audits & Replies by Mme Thibault & Sheila Copps
- Crown in a Federal State — Michael Jackson
- Extended Book Review section
- Youth member spends Summer at Buckingham Palace
Summer 2007 (PDF)
- Royal Respect for Canada's Vimy Heroes
- Storm Clouds Ease over Rideau Hall?
- Kenney Addresses Vice-Regals
- Jacques Monet on The Canadian Crown & The New Nationality
- Honours of the Crown
- Commonwealth Honours Conference
- Sir David Smith reviews The Chameleon Crown, Jackson reviews The Order of Merit
- Tittle-Tattle with the Titled, Galloway
- O'Rourke on A Canadian Boy's Coronation Memories
Winter-Spring 2007 (PDF)
- Appraisal of Mme Jean's first Eighteen Months as GG
- Stephen Harper: Monarchist
- Quebec LG in Spending Row
- Earl of Wessex in Saskatchewan
- The Queen at 80
- Monarchist League Wish List
Autumn-Winter 2005 (PDF)
- Queen Celebrates Prairie Centenaries
- Michaelle Jean Sworn as GG Amidst Controversies
- Debate: Can Sovereign Give Royal Assent in a Provincial Legislature?
- The Clarkson-Saul Years at Rideau Hall: an Appraisal
- The Wessexes in Canada including Monarchist League Visit
- HM & Income Trusts
- Some Royal & Vice-Regal Memories from Admiral Mainguy
Spring 2005 (PDF)
- Martin Government removes Queen from Diplomatic Documents
- Charles & Camilla Wed
- Strome Galloway, League co-Founder, dead at 87
- The Provincial Crown, Best Hope for Canadian Monarchy?
- Parliament Debates GG's Budget
- Princess Alice's Remarkable Life
- Major New Works on Canadian Crown
From Summer 2004 Issue
- Canadian Confusion at Juno Beach (PDF): — Queen at home — but the Governor General abroad?
- Republicanism in Canada during the Reign of Elizabeth II (PDF): the dog that didn't bark, by Dr Stephen Phillips
- The Canadian Heraldic Authority (PDF): the Chief Herald of Canada reflects on the CHA's first 16 Years, "A bold successful national cultural experiment"
- The Princess Royal Visits the Monarchist League of Canada (PDF)
- The Princess Royal Visits Saskatchewan (PDF): a private working visit
- Philip in Toronto (PDF): flying visit to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme's 40th Anniversary
- Royal Roundup (PDF): news of the Crown from at home and abroad
- Reprinted without comment (PDF): extracts from articles about the Crown
- League Notes (PDF): a compendium of activities around the Monarchist League of Canada
- Congratulations (PDF): League members' noteworthy accomplishments
- Déjeuner-Réception à Toronto avec Son Altesse Royale La Princess Anne (PDF)
- Crowns & Maces (PDF)
From Winter-Spring 2004 Issue
- Governor General Under Siege (PDF) — Analysis of controversy about Mme Clarkson's travel and spending, together with extensive excerpts of testimony before the House of Commons' Committee examining the issue
- Canada Post Issues New Definitive of Queen: "One in a Million Smile" (PDF) — Canadian pop idol Bryan Miller took photo of HM now appearing on postage stamp.
- Kingston Welcomes the Princess Royal on Summer Homecoming to Canada (PDF)
- "A Great Friend of Saskatchewan": The Earl of Wessex Visits the Prairies (PDF)
- Ontario Lieutenant Governor Scores Spectacular Success With Book Project (PDF) — James Bartleman's initiative encouraged Ontarians to give hundreds of thousands of books for isolated First Nations' school libraries
- L'honorable Lise Thibault, Lieutenant gouverneur du Québec, invitée d'honneur au 350e anniversaire de l'arrivée de la première enseignante à Montréal (PDF)
- Canadian Lieutenant Governors' Vice-Regal Uniforms: The Case of British Columbia (PDF) — Original research about the traditions, changes and now, fresh approach to vice-regal apparel in one Province
- Encouraging Words from Canadian Press Style Guide (PDF) — CP reveals understanding of Canadian Monarchy
- James Russell Mallory: 1916—2003 (PDF) — Obituary of the distinguished historian by renowned author and political scientist Dr. David Smith
- Royal Round-up (PDF) — Brief news reports of monarchical interest from around the Commonwealth and across the world. Some highlights in this Round-up: The Royal Canadian Mint's unique gift to The Queen...House of Commons Report on Governor General's expenditures and activities...Republican rumblings in Jamaica
- Guelph High School Monarchist Activist Gets Queen's Picture Hung and Royal Anthem Played (PDF)
- A Member Speaks: An Unconscious Monarchist Finds Himself (PDF)
- Book Review: Empire by Niall Ferguson (PDF) — The latest take on the British Empire through an historian's eyes
- League Notes
- The Dominion Chairman's Accession Sunday Luncheon (PDF) — report and photo of an annual Monarchist League event
- Congratulations (PDF)
- Branch News (PDF) — These last two items give some of the flavour of the activities of the League's branches and individual members
- Crowns & Maces (PDF)
From Summer 2003 Issue
- Ottawa unveils photo, coin and stamp for Coronation Anniversary (PDF) — The federal government celebrates The 50^th anniversary of The Queen's Coronation in 1953
- Duke of York Visits Monarchist League (PDF) — Account with photos of June visit by Andrew while in Toronto: the League's second Royal Visit.
- Duke of York in back-to-back Canadian Homecomings (PDF) — Report of Andrew's two journeys to Canada in May and June, 2003
- Crowns and Coronations — A reflection, by Saguenay Herald (PDF) — An official of the Canadian Heraldic Authority looks at the varied traditions of ceremonies crowning monarchs.
- Bill C-25: Grits break ranks in Commons, Senate Row (PDF) — How the abolition of the Public Service Oath to The Queen was pushed through Parliament
- Serment d'allegeance e la Reine denature e Quebec (PDF)
- Royal Visits — the why rather than the how — by Ottawa's organizer Kevin MacLeod MVO (PDF) — Original reflections on the thoughtful planning of official Royal tours of Canada by the federal government's lead organizer
- Paul Martin, party leaders on the Monarchy (PDF)
- Jacques Monet on the Spiritual dimensions of monarchy (PDF) — The noted Jesuit historian and author reflects theologically about the Crown's role.
- Prof Stephen Phillips on the Emergence of the Canadian Monarchy 1867-1953 (PDF) — How the Monarchy developed as a distinctly Canadian institution from its colonial roots
- League Notes (PDF) — Items of League interest from around the country
- Crowns & Maces (PDF)
From Winter-Spring 2003 Issue
- Chretien Government Proposes Abolishing Oath (PDF) — Proposal to abolish the Public Service Oath to The Queen in face of human rights/Charter challenges.
- The Hnatyshyn State Funeral (PDF) — Report on the former Governor General's obsequies.
- Golden Jubilee and Provincial Crown (PDF) — Dr Michael Jackson, Dean of Canadian Protocol Heads, reflects on the strength of the Crown as a Provincial institution.
- Reflections on Reading Canada's Governors General at Play (PDF) — An extended review of a new book about the formative cultural influence of Canada's early Governors General.
- Editorial Comment (PDF) — The Public Service Oath, Retirement of two loyal servants of Crown, Tribute to two Branch Chairmen, a Hnatyshyn memory.
- Crowns and Maces (PDF) — Mainly Crowns to Royal Viceroys, the Royal Canadian Legion and others.
- Grande cérémonie de remise officielle de la Médaille commémorative du Jubilé de Sa Majesté la Reine Elizabeth II (PDF)
- League Notes (PDF) — Items of League interest from around the country: League Interns, League Flag.
From Autumn 2002 Issue
- Throngs Hail Canada's Golden Queen — Extensive report on The Queen's tri-coastal Golden Jubilee Homecoming to Canada.
- The Queen in Residence at Government House, Victoria — An insider's account by The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
- 21 Canadians Appointed to Royal Victorian Order — An Honour given in The Queen's personal gift.
- Views of the Royal Homecoming — Media commentary on HM's Jubilee tour
- Alberta Honours its Citizens in the Name of the Queen
- Golden Jubilee Celebrated Throughout Canada
- Montreal Cathedral Service Celebrates Golden Jubilee
- Canada's Elizabethan Jubilee: Reflections on the Queen of Canada — the Jesuit author and historian Jacques Monet traces the influence and innovations of The Queen's 50-year Reign as Sovereign of Canada.
- League Notes — League website translated... League Badges of Service presented by Lieutenant Governors... many members receive Golden Jubilee Medal.
Spring-Summer 2002 (PDF)
- Canadians remember Queen Mother and Princess Margaret
- Strong Poll Support for Canadian Crown
- Golden Jubilee Celebrated Across Canada
- Prince Michael's 12-day cross-Canada tour includes Presentation of League Honours
- "How I Received Royal Clemency" by Capt (N) Peter Traves
- Jacqueline Barlow RIP
From Summer 2001 Issue
- Liberal Cabinet Ministers Rebuke Manley's Republicanism — Deputy Prime Minister John Manley's call for a Canadian republic roundly condemned within and without the Liberal party.
- Media Editorials Attack Manley
- Prince of Wales' Homecoming — Charles visits Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
- Charles stakes claim to Maple Throne
- Tea with Prince for Ottawa seniors
- Throngs Greet Charles in Ottawa
- Sask. honours future King
- Yukon welcomes Painting Prince
- Toronto Gala concludes Charles' Trip
- Media Comment's on Prince of Wales' Visit
- Governor General's Lion Regains Tongue and Claws — Mme Clarkson reverses predecessor's softening of the principal vice-regal symbol.
- Senator Joyal and the Monarchy (english) (francais) — A previously skeptical francophone MP shows new-found appreciation of Monarchy.
- Governor General Maintains Hectic Pace — Mme Clarkson's activities around Canada.
- Sophie's Entrapment- Setting the Record Straight — How the British media turned a minor indiscretion into a major embarrassment for the Countess of Wessex.
- What Sophie Really said
- Editorial Comment
  - The Media Attack on B.C. Vice Regal Appointment
  - Copps' Kiss
  - Harry's Gap Year
  - Phillip at 80
  - No Titles Wanted Here
- Royal RoundUp — Brief news reports of monarchical interest from around the Commonwealth and across the world. Some highlights in this Round-up: Scots support Monarchy, Flap over Charles' eventual succession as Head of Commonwealth, death of Victoria's great-grandson.
- Crown Retained in Ottawa Arms — Success to the campaign to retain emblem of loyalty as conducted by the League's Ottawa Branch
- Second Lt. Governor Appoints League Intern
- Queen Creates Canadian Police Order
- Crowns & Maces
From Winter-Spring 2000-2001 Issue
- Celebrations for HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's 100th Birthday — Queen Mother appointed to Order of Canada, Canadian & British celebrations.
- Citizenship Oath — League Chairman testifies before Parliamentary Committee.
- Opinion on Trudeau and the Monarchy
- Wessex Tour a Success — Four provinces greet Edward & Sophie.
- Duke of York Attends Trudeau Funeral
- Civil List — Financing of Monarchy in Britain set to 2011.
- Editorial Commentary — Includes tribute on Princess Margaret's 70^th birthday.
- Lieutenant-Governor Internship — Reflections by a young League member on his vice-regal summer.
- Royal Roundup — Brief news reports of monarchical interest from around the Commonwealth and across the world. Some highlights in this Round-up: Controversial new inter-generational Royal portrait, Anne's 50th marked by Garter appointment, tabloid stunt against Royals backfires.
- Prince William Comes of Age — Arms granted William at 18, interview with Prince.
- Crowns & Maces
From Spring-Summer 2000 Issue
- MP's Vote 189-31 To Keep Queen In Citizenship Oath
- Governor General, Ouellet Unveil Queen Mother Stamp
- Editorial Comment: Ontario Oath Plans Fizzle
- A Multi-Faith Coronation? Report Presents Proposals for Ceremony Revision
- Queen Accepts Change Inevitable During Warmly-Received Australian Tour
- From Rideau Hall — Their Excellencies' Activities A Selective Vice-Regal Diary
- Royal Round-up — Brief news reports of monarchical interest from around the Commonwealth and across the world. Some highlights in this Round-up: Queen presents George Cross, Alberta LG in flap over approving health legislation, Sask LG to Senate.
- For The Record: The Queen Mother's Canadian Associations — A compendium of Her Majesty's involvement in many aspects of Canadian life.
- Reprinted Without Comment — Canadian and UK editorials and columnists comment on matters monarchical.
- Crowns & Maces, Summer 2000
From Winter 2000 Issue
- Queen Mother Stamp To Be Issued! — A major victory as Monarchist League forces Canada Post to reverse its original decision not to issue a stamp honouring HM's 100^th birthday.
- Arms for the League Proclaimed at Toronto Ceremony — A major event in the life of the Monarchist League of Canada: Arms containing Royal Crowns (by permission of HM) proclaimed and unveiled by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario on behalf of Governor General Coverage includes the text of Proclamation, and remarks by Mrs Weston and the Dominion Chairman, as well as the Sermon preached during the Cathedral Accession Evensong by John Fraser.
- Support For Canadian Crown Surges — Encouraging poll results.
- The Significance Of The Australian Referendum For Canadian Monarchists
- Editorial Comment: A Stamp Of Excellence — The Queen Mother's stamp, the League's 30^th Anniversary.
- Alison Cockburn R.I.P. — Faithful Dominion Secretary laid to rest.
- Governor General In Whirlwind Of Activities
- Customs & Revenue Agency Strips Crowns From Officers' Badges
- Royal Round-up — Brief news reports of monarchical interest from around the Commonwealth and across the world. Some highlights in this Round-up: Royal Charter for Prince's Trust, LG's named in AB & SK, Harrods' Royal Warrants Withdrawn.
- League marks 30^th Anniversary — Anniversary Projects Announced
- Reprinted Without Comment — Canadian and UK editorials and columnists comment on matters monarchical.
- Crowns & Maces
From Autumn 1999 Issue
- Adrienne Clarkson Installed as Governor General
- Coast-To-Coast Comment on the Clarkson Appointment
- Royal Reporter — News In Brief — Brief news reports of monarchical interest from around the Commonwealth and across the world. Some highlights in this Round-up: Queen Mother's 99^th birthday, first overseas tour for Sophie.
- A Vice Regal Summer — A League Vice-Regal Intern's account.
- Reprinted Without Comment — Canadian and UK editorials and columnists comment on matters monarchical.
- Vice-Regal Beast De-Langued & De-Clawed — A sad decision marring end of M Leblanc's time at Rideau Hall.
- 56 Months of Service — The Leblanc Record
- The Leblanc Years: A Frank Assessment
- Editorial Comment: No Garish Sun — Comment on subjects ranging from the Leblanc Governor Generalcy to the Conrad Black peerage controversy
- Crowns & Maces
From Summer 1999 Issue
- Citizenship Bill Delayed Until Fall — The ongoing saga of the proposal to revise the Oath of Citizenship.
- Canada Celebrates Its Prince's Marriage - The Wessexes' Wedding festivities.
- Editorial Comment: Nominating The Governor General — Also editorials on the Wessex Wedding, the Black Peerage and Politics amongst the Companions of the Order of Canada.
- Red Boxes Reach 45,000 Young Canadians — Early days of the League's major ongoing education project.
- A Subject Speaks — A member suggests a role for the Crown in the political appointment process.
- Royal Reporter — News In Brief — Brief news reports of monarchical interest from around the Commonwealth and across the world. Some highlights in this Round-up: Spencer on Royal Family, Queen opens Scottish Parliament.
- A Day To Remember — A Calgary Monarchist recounts his private audience of The Queen!
- Crowns & Maces
From Winter-Spring 1999 Issue
- Premiers Nix Monarchy Abolition — A CMN survey of provincial views about the Crown.
- Journalistic Comment from Coast to Coast Slams Republican "Millenium Project" — Sharp negative reaction to a trial balloon to abolish the Monarchy!
- Nova Scotia High School Restores Loyalty
- Editorial Comment: Long to Reign Over Us — The aborted abolition project and the Citizenship Oath are this issue's focus.
- Crowns & Maces, Spring 1999
- Crowns & Maces, Winter 1999
Selected Articles From 1997-1998
- NDP Plays Politics with Governor General
- A Member Speaks: Altering the Oath A Case for Pragmatism
- Vice-Regal Intern Sought for Summer of 1999
- Ontario Lieutenant Governor Appoints Green Honorary Aide
- Charles at 50 — Advice to Canada's future Monarch from his most loyal supporters.
- Young Guelph Monarchist Assists Lieutenant Governor
- Canada Post Orders All Outlets to Carry Queen's Stamp
- The Minister & The Royal Anthem — Controversy in Manitoba Schools.
- League Attacks Royal Assent Bill in Committee
- Editorial Comment, Summer 1998 — This issue deals with the Royal Assent and Canada Post issues, amongst others.
- New Attitude from Canada Post
- League Exposes, Reverses Snub to Queen
- Canada at The Palace: Editorial
- MP's Support Monarchy 2-1 Citizen Survey Reveals
- Rogue Cabinet Minister Attacks Monarchy: Party Leaders' Reactions Tepid, Few MP's React
- John Manley: Republican — Editorial Comment on the leading Liberal republican.
- Manning & The Monarchy: Where Does The Reform Leader Stand?
- Crowns & Maces, Summer 1998
- Crowns & Maces, Spring 1998
- Crowns & Maces, Winter-Spring 1997
Selected Articles From 1994-1996
- Crowns & Maces, Summer 1996
- Crowns & Maces, Winter 1995-1996
- Crowns & Maces, Winter 1994-1995