Posted yesterday at 5pm
anachronism
For us Quebecers, this is an anachronism, an absurdity!
Pierre Lebeau
A real joke
The flags at half-mast for the death of the queen are still possible, but with difficulty and it is already too much, but the oath to King Charles III. is a real farce. If Pierre Falardeau were still with us, he could have made a sequel to his film Les bouffons. Hypocrisy, lies or submission… what possibilities! Are we forgetting that MEPs represent us and that such an oath can only be an oath of allegiance? It’s not even a return to the Great Darkness, it’s straight back to the Middle Ages!
Pierre Leyraud
Let’s turn the page
It is high time the law that requires allegiance to kings was changed. With only a few days left to grant new elected officials access to the Blue Room, finding a workaround is imperative when it’s impossible to quickly change this law, which dates back to a bygone era. Since 1867! We are in 2022! Elisabeth is no more, let’s turn the page on the occasion of her departure. Let’s leave the king to the English in England if they want, but please, it’s high time to cut the umbilical cord! We support MPs who reject this humiliation.
Louise Turcot
Let’s look ahead
The UK is in crisis itself and England is no longer Queen Victoria’s British Empire. It seems to me that Canada and Quebec have more urgent problems to solve than an ancient symbol that is about to die out naturally. Please look ahead and face the real challenges of the 21st century (immigration, climate change, language, technology, China’s position, populism…) instead of driving in the rear view mirror.
Danielle Garcia
A historic occasion
Truly heartbreaking that Quebec MPs did not have the courage to refuse to take the oath of allegiance to the British Crown. The argument is that the law currently is. Do we need to remember that this law is part of a constitution that was foisted on the people of Quebec? What do they fear if they disregard this archaic law? That the British army would deport them like the Acadians? Hang up like the Patriots? That the Canadian army invaded Quebec like in 1970? Why keep kneeling before kings? Do we live in a democracy or a monarchy? Members had a historic opportunity to stand up and act on the democratic values they espouse. Missed opportunity. Regrettable.
Jacques Beaudet
to have a thought
I’m a federalist and I think that’s a good reason for Canada to abolish the monarchy. The King of England does not represent Quebec and its history. Also on the side of English Canada it is a consideration to have.
Firouz Nikpour-Naini
The inconsistencies of the federal system
Since Baton’s Saturday, October 10, 1964, it is evident that Quebec is Republican. The impossibility of putting an end to the monarchy is absurd. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is absolutely correct in denouncing this absurdity. For a party leader nicknamed Mr. 3% earlier this year, he has become an integral part of our political life and manages to get his point across. He follows his game plan, pointing out the inconsistencies of our federal system and the insurmountable obstacles to its reform. Will the Parti Québécois and Québec solidaire be able to find a way to the Blue Room, is it important that they succeed and put an end to this ridiculous oath?
Luc Brunet, Brossard
The laws were known
When running for office, everyone knows the laws that govern the office, so refusing to swear allegiance to the monarchy is ridiculous. Nadeau-Dubois is not credible when he claims he is being asked to lie, he is the one contradicting himself. He knew very well what the law was, he just had to stay at home. Today it’s his right to play by the rules and work to change the law if he wants.
Louise Cote
No time to waste
Hopefully this debate over belonging to the British monarchy doesn’t drag on for months of pointless negotiations. We know what the majority of the population and the deputation think of this loyalty. If the law needs to be changed, let’s move on and get to the point as soon as possible. Since 2020 Parliament has been fueled by COVID-19, let’s not add anything to that.
André Brunelle
Follow the legislative process
This oath to the king is an anachronism for a modern country like Canada. That means we live in a constitutional state. The first duty of our legislators is to respect the law, how could it be otherwise without denying the rule of law? The Parti Québécois and Québec solidaire make their dreams come true and put the cart before the horse. Are they exempt from the rule of law because they were just elected? We agree to remove this backward-looking legacy, but we have to go through the legislative process. Quit your childishness and this useless debate and do the work that the populace asks of you, in accordance with the law.
Remi Desbiens, Saguenay
No priority
When we have solved the problems of access to housing, health services and an income that is no longer sufficient for us to survive, then we can set about changing this oath. Make them take an oath behind a curtain and let it be said no more.
Monica Nadeau
change of scenery
In the life of Quebecers, the queen has always been part of the decor, like an old, useless piece of furniture that gathers dust in a corner and that nobody wants to get rid of. Out of laziness, nostalgia or indifference, we ended up forgetting he was there. Today the piece of furniture is no longer in the room; Maybe it’s time for a change of scenery? But before we think about renovating a useless attic room, which doesn’t bother too much at the moment, there are so many more important projects in Quebec for our elected officials! Time is running out for our hospitals, our schools, labor shortages, climate change and so on. So, even if this archaic tradition of the Oath to the King is dying down your throat, swallow your pill and do the job you were chosen to do! There will always be time to discuss this later, it is not a priority for Quebecers, there are more urgent things to do now!
Daniele Drolet