David, I have read that. We make no payment to the crown. We pay, essentially for security, as we do for any other VIP, say Ivanka Trump, when they come to Canada. And we pay to have a "head of state" conduct their duties. As do most other countries. There are many countries whose governmental system means the "head of state" is largely a ceremonial role. As it is with ours.

Eliminating our allegiance to the Monarchy would not make those costs go away. We would simply need to find a different method for selecting our ceremonial "head of state".

In 2015 a Forum Reaearch poll had less than 40% in favour of abolition and 2016 poll put the abolitionists at under 30%. I think both those polls speak eloquently to your assertion that "few" support the monarchy. In both cases a significant majority support it or don't want to see it abolished. And like any poll, on any subject, there are regional differences. Like the biggest hotbed for abolitionists is in the East. Quebec.

Edit to add: In no way did I take your comments personally. I'm fine with differing opinions. And I hope you feel the same.

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