Once, when I was a kid, I got roasted for shoplifting and was required to write a letter of apology to the queen. In my apology I managed to site a fair bit of her crimes throughout in very clever ways that pointed them out blatantly but glorifyied her regardless. The officer assigned to proof my letter cracked a smile when he finished, and then had me do a painting on canvas for the community center instead. :P
It's complicated. See Patriation for explanations:
Patriation was the political process that led to full Canadian sovereignty, culminating with the Constitution Act, 1982. That Act was necessary because after the Statute of Westminster, 1931, Canada decided to allow the British parliament temporarily to retain the power to amend Canada's constitution with the consent of the Canadian government. That authority was removed from the UK by the passing of the Canada Act, 1982 on March 29, 1982, by the Parliament of the United Kingdom, as requested by the Parliament of Canada.
Patriation was subsequently confirmed by Canada's Constitution Act, 1982 which was signed by then Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and by Elizabeth II as Queen of Canada on April 17, 1982 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Queen Elizabeth's constitutional powers over Canada were not affected by the Act. She remained monarch and Head of State of Canada, separate from her role as the British monarch or the monarch of any of the other Commonwealth realms. Canada has complete sovereignty as an independent country, however, and the Queen's role as monarch of Canada is separate from her role as the British monarch or the monarch of any of the other Commonwealth realms.
Growing up I never cared about our history really. Now I soak it in. In the spring a few months ago I went to Williamsburg VA US. This fall we are going to Quebec city CA. And learn about the seven year war for one that I will be looking forward to hearing about.
Quebec City is an amazing place to visit for history buffs like us! I'm sure you'll have a great time there! They were built for the War of 1812, not the Seven Years' War, but if you like military history make sure to go inside one of the Martello Towers in The Battlefields Park. Another significant historic landmark: the Cross of Malta carved in a stone inside the Château Frontenac's courtyard.
Wish I went to Williamsburg too. Maybe one day. I also suggest seeing Ottawa in Canada. It's another one of those city with a good historic feel.
Once, when I was a kid, I got roasted for shoplifting and was required to write a letter of apology to the queen. In my apology I managed to site a fair bit of her crimes throughout in very clever ways that pointed them out blatantly but glorifyied her regardless. The officer assigned to proof my letter cracked a smile when he finished, and then had me do a painting on canvas for the community center instead. :P
It's complicated. See Patriation for explanations:
Growing up I never cared about our history really. Now I soak it in. In the spring a few months ago I went to Williamsburg VA US. This fall we are going to Quebec city CA. And learn about the seven year war for one that I will be looking forward to hearing about.
Quebec City is an amazing place to visit for history buffs like us! I'm sure you'll have a great time there! They were built for the War of 1812, not the Seven Years' War, but if you like military history make sure to go inside one of the Martello Towers in The Battlefields Park. Another significant historic landmark: the Cross of Malta carved in a stone inside the Château Frontenac's courtyard.
Wish I went to Williamsburg too. Maybe one day. I also suggest seeing Ottawa in Canada. It's another one of those city with a good historic feel.