Originally posted by Suzianne Ummm, not exactly. You, as a nation, are still under the Queen's thumb.
That is NOT the same as our "4th of July" at all.
The Queen is there just as a figure head. OH yes, and we still do sing God Save The Queen at special events. 😉
She has absolutely nothing to do with the politics or running of the country. No say what so ever in any laws or rules made by the Federal or Provincial governments in Canada.
So in that way yes, we are the same. I do know what you mean though it isn't (EXACTLY) the same. You actucally made a complete separation from England.
Now it appears Britain has made their own separation!!! I wonder what they will call it?
Originally posted by Very Rusty The Queen is there just as a figure head. OH yes, and we still do sing God Save The Queen at special events. 😉
She has absolutely nothing to do with the politics or running of the country. No say what so ever in any laws or rules made by the Federal or Provincial governments in Canada.
So in that way yes, we are the same. I do know what you mean th ...[text shortened]... Now it appears Britain has made their own separation!!! I wonder what they will call it?