“The Governor General should stay out of Quebec's political debate about the monarchy. Her job is symbolic, and representing the Crown makes this a conflict of interest. Will the government tell her to mind her own business?”

“Madam Speaker, with all due respect, Louise Arbour, the Governor General, has no business interfering in Quebec’s political debate over the monarchy. Her role does not extend to offering legal opinions, much less meddling in Quebec politics. Furthermore, she is in a clear conflict of interest, considering that she represents the monarchy in Canada. Despite her internationally recognized skills, she agreed to serve as a symbolic ribbon cutter. In the end, it was her decision and she has to take responsibility for it. Will the government remind her that it is her duty to be circumspect and that she should mind her own business?”

“Quebec politicians all voted to get rid of the oath to the British Crown. Quebeckers agree the monarchy does not belong in our democracy. I want the government to tell the Governor General to stay out of politics.”

“Madam Speaker, there is unanimity in Quebec. All members of the Quebec National Assembly voted to abolish the oath to the British Crown. In Quebec, the general public and politicians alike agree that a foreign country’s monarchy, an undemocratic symbol, must be removed from our institutions. The only thing Quebeckers will miss less than the monarchy in the Red Hall is the Governor General’s opinion on the matter. Will the government remind Ms. Arbour that, when she accepted her position, she also agreed to give up politics?”