The Royal Proclamation of 1763 resulted directly from the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763) between Britain and France. This conflict was in the nature of a world war with fighting principally in North America, the Caribbean, and India. With the Treaty of Paris of 1763 which ended the hostilities, … [Read more...]
The Canadian Crown: The Role of the Governor General
In late 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper paid two notable visits to the Governor General of Canada at Rideau Hall and offered Her Excellency, Michaëlle Jean, advice which sparked controversy among intellectuals, pundits and editorialists. Canadians from across the country soon joined the … [Read more...]