Canada's Constitutional Monarchy: An Introduction to Our Form of Government

by Nathan Tidridge

Overview

The Canadian Crown is a unique institution that has been integral to our ideals of democracy from its beginning in 16th-century New France.

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781459700833
Publisher:	Dundurn Press
Publication date:	11/15/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	285
Sales rank:	728,194
File size:	19 MB
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About the Author

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.

Nathan Tidridge was presented the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Prince of Wales in 2012. A high-school history teacher, he won the Premier’s Award for Teaching Excellence (Teacher of the Year, 2008). Nathan is the author of Beyond Mainland, Canada’s Constitutional Monarchy, and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. He lives in Waterdown, Ontario.

What People are Saying About This

Peter H. Russell

"Nathan Tidridge has written a highly accessible, comprehensive and informed account of the role of the Canadian Crown. The book is beautifully illustrated and presents clear accounts of all aspects of Canada's constitutional monarchy. I know of no other book that serves Canadians so well as a guide to this important aspect of our system of government."

Jacques Monet

“This is a splendid, clearly written and thorough presentation of a complex (and sometimes controversial) Canadian institution. It will answer many questions and, no doubt, become the reference-book-of-choice on the subject.”

John Fraser

"Nathan Tidridge's new book on the Canadian monarchy is an invaluable guide to all things royal in Canada. We were in danger of letting this hugely important institution fall by the wayside through neglect and ignorance, so his painstaking account of all that is entailed in our history and constitutional profile, is immensely valuable."

Tom Symons

". . . a thoughtful and informative description and discussion of the role of the Canadian Crown."

Editorial Reviews

…this volume deserves wide availability in secondary schools and public libraries across Canada.

CM Magazine

In taking the information from the root of the topic – the history – and moving through to build on those topics in a way that is necessary for an informed read, Tidridge has ensured that is book is informative and interesting.

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…attractively illustrated…

OHS Bulletin

…an excellent, handy, and vastly informative, not to mention entertaining book…

The Hamilton Spectator