On the same day King Charles III praised Canada in a throne speech in Ottawa, Quebec’s National Assembly unanimously adopted a motion calling for the abolition of ties with the monarchy, stating that Quebec is the sole custodian of its democratic expression. The motion, presented by Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, reflects a majority sentiment among Quebecers who feel detached from the British monarchy. Opposition parties criticized the monarchy’s presence in Canada, while Québec solidaire pushed for further measures to eliminate funding for the lieutenant-governor’s office, challenging its legal functions and seeking to replace it with an administrator.
