Monarchy in Canada

Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a Commonwealth Realm with Queen Elizabeth II as its reigning monarch. As such she is the de jure (juridical) head of state, though she does hold several powers that are hers alone, while the Governor General is referred to as the de facto head of state http://www.gg.ca/governor_general/role_e.asp.

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Canada - Constitutional monarchy - Commonwealth Realm - Queen Elizabeth II - De jure - Head of state - Governor General - ''de facto'' head of state

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In Canada, the Queen's official title in English is: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. In French, the Queen's title is: Elizabeth Deux, par la grâce de Dieu Reine du Royaume-Uni, du Canada et de ses autres royaumes et territoires, Chef du Commonwealth, Défenseur de la Foi. In common practice, Queen Elizabeth II is referred to simply as "The Queen" or "The Queen of Canada" when in Canada, or when abroad and acting on the advice of her Canadian ministers.

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English - Head of the Commonwealth - Defender of the Faith - French

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