Category Archives: Oaths of Allegiance

Allegiance to the Queen Means Allegiance to Canada

Posted on 2013/07/23 by

I thank James Anderson for having published a version of this column, “Allegiance to the Queen Means Allegiance to Canada“, on National News Watch: Featured Ink. By James W.J. Bowden and Cara Des Granges Permanent residences in Canada must swear or … Continue reading →

Posted in Corporation Sole, Crown (Powers and Office), Monarchism v Republicanism, Oaths of Allegiance | 4 Comments

Parliamentary Oaths of Allegiance in the Westminster System

Posted on 2011/10/23 by

In Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, the MP must take the oath of allegiance in order to take his or her seat in the House and gain the emoluments of the office. I will list the oaths and briefly enumerate … Continue reading →

Posted in Crown (Powers and Office), loyal opposition, Oaths of Allegiance, Parliamentary Privilege | 13 Comments