Should new Canadian citizens be forced to swear allegiance to the Queen?

Question

I was born in Canada and, because of this, I never had to swear my loyalty to the Queen. Most Canadians (atleast where I'm from) refer to the Queen as the "Queen of England" rather than the Queen of Canada. I don't like how it is assumed that my loyalties lie with a symbolic queen. Should new Canadian citizens only be asked to swear loyalty to Canada?

Answer 1

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Sure, but whats the point?

You can't get extra in trouble for committing a crime while sworn, and can't get out of trouble for having never sworn allegiance, so whats the point?

Its really a hollow gesture.

Answer 2

You want their citizenship, you follow their requirements.

Answer 3

I'm a born and raised Canadian and would never swear that. My devotion is to Canada and no other country. I dont believe in hyphenated Canadians. Yes ..you should give up the culture and language you "deserted " to come to Canada. If it wasnt worth staying and saving we dont want it here in Canada. You want to swear allegience to the Queen move to frakkin England.

Answer 4

Until our House of Commons and Senate declare otherwise, which would break with a solid tradition, Elizabeth II is the Queen of Canada and our Head of State according to Parliamentary tradition and any and all of her followers on the British throne would be the same to us. With the repatriation of the Constitution in 1982, we no longer have to actually have the Queen sign and acknowlege our Acts of Parliament. Having the British monarch as our Queen(King) is a tradition of a figurehead person. We control our destiny, but 'swearing allegiance' is the law. It's not a big deal. It's a small 'price' to pay to become a citizen of Canada. Unfortunately, many of those born here to this rich tradition pooh pooh this. It's their right to, but until otherwise determined, immigrants must 'swear' and that's not too much to ask. If this eventually becomes a thing of the past by an Act of Parliament, so be it!

Answer 5

No, all legal citizens should.

Answer 6

IMO, no one should be FORCED to affirm or pledge allegiance to Her Majesty, the Queen OF CANADA. However, I think those who do not have allegiance to Her Majesty also should not have all the privileges of citizenship.

Answer 7

Yes. The Queen is the Head of State, and it is part of the official ceremony.

Answer 8

I see no point for the new Canadians to do that.