Prince Charles receives the Extraordinary Companion to the Order of Canada medal
from Governor General David Johnston at Rideau Hall in Ottawa
July 1, 2017
As a member of the Royal Family, Prince Charles has been made an extraordinary companion of the Order of Canada, the highest level of the order, for his global philanthropic work and support for Canada's Armed Forces members. [Source]And
Companions of the Order of Canada, the highest level of the Order of Canada, have demonstrated the highest degree of merit to Canada and humanity, on the national or international scene. [Source]And finally about the order:
Established in 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System, and recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. The Order recognizes people in all sectors of Canadian society. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country. Since its creation, more than 6 000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order.
Desiderantes meliorem patriam: They desire a better country
The Order of Canada, the highest level of distinction in the Canadian honours system,
was established on July 1, 1967, the 100th anniversary of Confederation. [Source]
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Thank you Governor General David Johnston, for fawning over the adulterer Prince-in-Waiting Charles. And for continuing the archaic relationship we have with Britain. When will Canada finally grow up and separate from its sovereign Queen Elizabeth?
About the role of the Governor General:
The Queen or sovereign is the head of state in Canada. The Governor General of Canada represents the sovereign, and most of the powers and authority of the sovereign have been delegated to the Governor General. The role of the Canadian Governor General is mostly symbolic and ceremonial.And
The governor general acts within the principles of parliamentary democracy and responsible government as a guarantor of continuous and stable governance and as a nonpartisan safeguard against the abuse of power. For the most part, however, the powers of the Crown are exercised on a day-to-day basis by elected and appointed individuals, leaving the governor general to perform the various ceremonial duties the sovereign otherwise carries out when in the country; at such a moment, the governor general removes him or herself from public, though the presence of the monarch does not affect the governor general's ability to perform governmental roles.But aside from all these roles and responsibilities, the Governor General's role "is mostly symbolic and ceremonial." So why don't we do something symbolic and remove this symbolic relationship!