Canada is a constitutional monarchy, in which the monarch is head of state. In practice, the executive powers are directed by the Cabinet, a committee of ministers of the Crown responsible to the elected House of Commons of Canada and chosen and headed by the Prime Minister of Canada.
Is Canada currently a monarchy?
In today's constitutional monarchy, His Majesty King Charles III is King of Canada and Canada's Head of State. He is the personal embodiment of the Crown in Canada.
Why does Canada still have a monarchy?
Some of the reasons Canada is a monarchy are as follows: It reflects our history: First Nations, then French and British settlers, all brought to Canada their experience of a chief or of royal authority. It works well for Canada. Canadians chose twice to be a monarchy.