Federal NDP leadership candidate Nathan Cullen says it's time to put the monarchy to a vote.
in a policy paper on voting reform issued this week, the MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley is proposing to hold a plebiscite on the future of the monarchy in conjunction with a referendum on voting reform.
"This would be the first time citizens have been asked about whether the monarchy plays a valuable role in 21st century Canada," Cullen said in the paper. "It's hoped the results would guide Parliament and legislatures on Constitutional changes, should Canadians indicate a desire for change."
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