During King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit to Ottawa on May 26, 2025, the Bloc Québécois proposed a bill to make the oath of allegiance to the King optional for MPs, highlighting a divide in Canadian sentiment towards the monarchy. Bloc MP Xavier Barsalou-Duval criticized the monarchy as a symbol of colonial authority and emphasized the need for an alternative oath that represents Canadian institutions. The bill’s introduction follows a similar proposal in 2024 and reflects ongoing debates about the monarchy’s role in Canada, with mixed reactions from various political parties.
