Book description
Canadians enjoy one of the most stable forms of government on the
planet, but there is a crisis in our understanding of the role the
Crown plays in that government. Media often refer to the governor
general as the Canadian head of state, and the queen is frequently
misidentified in Canada as only the British monarch, yet she has been
queen of Canada since 1952. Even government publications routinely
cast the Crown as merely a symbolic institution with no impact on the
daily lives of Canadians this is simply not true. Errors such as these
are echoed in school textbooks and curriculum outlines.
Canada's Constitutional Monarchy has been written to counter
the misinformation given to Canadians, reintroducing them to a rich
institution integral to our ideals of democracy and parliamentary
government. Nathan Tidridge presents the Canadian Crown as a colourful
and unique institution at the very heart of our Confederation,
exploring its history from its beginnings in 16th-century New France,
as well as its modern relationships with First Nations, Honours,
Heraldry, and the day-to-day life of the country.
attractively illustrated Nathan Tidridge was awarded the Queen's
Golden Jubilee Medal for his 15 years of volunteer support in the
education of Canadians on the role of the Crown. He teaches Canadian
history and government at Waterdown District High School and was awarded
the Premier's Award for Teaching Excellence (Teacher of the Year) in
2007. Tidridge lives in Carlisle, Ontario.
