Canada’s Shrinking Support for the Monarchy
A new Angus Reid poll shows most Canadians oppose keeping the monarchy—and support is declining even among Conservatives.
A new Angus Reid Institute poll released this week, timed with King Charles III’s visit to Ottawa, asked Canadians a simple question: “Do you think Canada should continue as a constitutional monarchy for generations to come?”
The results were clear—though not overwhelming. Nationally, 46% of respondents said no, compared to 30% in favour and 24% unsure. While opposition outweighs support, these numbers likely fall way short of sparking serious momentum for change among our elected officials.
Regional splits were predictable in some places, surprising in others. Quebec stood out with 60% opposed to continuing the monarchy—hardly a shock given the province’s history and culture. In Alberta, half (50%) of respondents said no. In fact, no region in the country showed more “yes” than “no” responses beyond the poll’s margin of error.
The partisan divide is perhaps the most revealing part of the poll. Liberal voters are the only group with a (narrow) plurality in favour of the monarchy (39% yes, 35% no). Among Conservatives, more than half (52%) want to end ties with the monarchy, compared to just 30% in support. Among NDP voters, opposition to the constitutional monarchy leads by a wide margin—43% against, 23% in favour.
Angus Reid’s numbers suggest that support for the monarchy in Canada is soft and shrinking, even among those once considered its natural allies.
Nevertheless, constitutional reform remains a political long shot—no federal party is campaigning on the issue—but the symbolic “power” of the British Crown appears to be on much thinner ice.
Find the Angus Reid report here.
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