QUEBEC DREDGES UP BRITISH MONARCHY ISSUE ONCE AGAIN? [+] serious ballot by xxxxxxxx ACTIVE Mon May 07, 07 - Tue May 06, 08 "Quebec is again questioning the relevance of the monarchy in modern-day Canada. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Benoit Pelletier said it is "not impossible that we might have to reconsider the role of the monarch, the lieutenant-governor and the governor general." His comments came as Quebec's lieutenant-governor, Lise Thibault, is nearing the end of her mandate after serving since 1996. Lieutenant-governors are the queen's representatives in the provinces while the governor general is a largely ceremonial role to represent the monarch nationally. Pelletier said the post of lieutenant-governor appears to be "ceremonial and symbolic" and isn't of great interest to Quebeckers. He noted that even in the rest of Canada there are those who question the relevance of the monarchy. "I'm not saying that the monarchy must be abolished, but it will take some thought, especially on its usefulness and relevance, " he added. As well, he suggested the monarchy as an institution must be updated in light of modern-day challenges. The 1982 Constitution that Quebec has never formally recognized would have to be changed to abolish royalty and its symbols in Canada, Pelletier added." (Source: St. Petersburg Times) - Do you agree that the British monarchy is irrelevant to Quebec? Yes No SORRY, THIS POLL IS NOW CLOSED. Ballot #114669 : Voting Finished : SEE RESULTS Comment: show your vote with comment?

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