The Crown in Canada

Understand the role of The King as Canada's Head of State and how the Canadian Crown has evolved over time as a uniquely Canadian institution.

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Canada is a constitutional monarchy. Learn about Canada’s Head of State, the Governor General and Lieutenant Governors, and the Parliament of Canada.

About Canada's Head of State and how His Majesty The King remains a fundamental part of Canada's system of government and our sense of identity.

The role of the Governor General in representing His Majesty The King.

The role of Canada’s 10 Lieutenant Governors.

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