An engaging, thought-provoking look at the great debate headed our way on whether to continue the monarchy in Canada after the death of Elizabeth Carefully looks at both the pro- and anti-monarchist sides and how they fit into Canadian political traditions Also highlights the problems associated with abolishing the monarchy in Canada Many Canadians have said they want to abolish the monarchy after Queen Elizabeth dies, rather than pass the crown on to her son Prince Charles Rich in detail on the Crown in Canadian history, how our democratic system has developed alongside it, and the real political powers still held by the Queen and her vice-regents today