Fellow canadians, what do you think about victoria day?

I think it's a good excuse to have a long weekend...

Ok I get that some of you love your monarchy and your Royal Visits that DO actually COST Canadian taxpayers a bundle.... don't kid yourself. I get you can't seem to drop your "historical" ties to Great Britain in much the same way as a child finds it difficult to leave it's mother and begin grade school. Well not only do I believe it's time to cut the cord with our foreign monarchy which has outlived any possible use, I believe it's also time to rename our May holiday. How about something a lot more inclusive and a lot more Canadian?

No, Canada is not part of a monarchy with Britain. Canada has the Queen of Canada. The UK has the Queen of the UK. They may be the same person, but, the two Crowns are totally separate.

Victoria was Queen when Canada became the first Dominion. She personally selected Ottawa to be the Capital, and while she never came to Canada, she was certainly close to it. And, as a long time Queen, we celebrate her birth as the "official" birthday of the monarch, and we always have.

If you look at the costs of monarchy, they are super cheap. Usually about $1.50 per person, per year, although last year was $1.63, because of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Compare that to the $6.48 it costs each American just for their President, even with 10x more people than we have! We are getting of really lucky.

It's a holiday! What's not to like about a holiday? :-)

Wrongo--Canada is NOT part of the monarchy with Britain. Though Canada's monarch is the same person who reigns over the UK (and many other places like Australia and New Zealand) and there are historical connections, Canada isn't part of Britain's monarchy.

Queen Victoria was the Monarch when Canada became a nation in 1867. That is the reason for "Victoria Day".

Your question reads like you are quite young. Just a little fatherly advice - you can be loud and proud of being a Canadian while at the same time honouring the history and beginnings of this country. Queen Victoria was a big part of that history and beginning and her memory is deserving of a national holiday.

No, Canada is not part of a monarchy with Britain.

All 16 kingdoms that the House of Windsor is the royal family of are separate & independent.

Canada's been a monarchy since the French founded Canada 479 years ago.

We're not changing our system just because clueless people don't understand it.

Especially since it's far cheaper and more efficient than electing heads of state.

Here's a handy link to help you smarten up:

'A Crown of Maples - Constitutional Monarchy in Canada'

Link - http://canadiancrown.gc.ca/DAMAssetPub/DAM-CRN-jbl...

Victoria Day was originally instituted to honour Queen Victoria's birthday.

Nowadays it's when we officially celebrate the birthday of whoever is the current Queen or King.

Why that instead of celebrating it on the actual day?

For the sake of convenience, since it's easier to remember the same date every year instead of changing dates.

Because Canadians like having a long weekend right when summer weather generally starts arriving across most of the country.

Personally, I love Victoria Day.

It's tradition, with all the comfort that tradition brings with it.

People planting their gardens, going up to cottages & campgrounds, having backyard BBQs, shooting off fireworks, etc and etc.

I see no reason to end or change anything just because clueless people are clueless.

It's far easier (and less expensive) to educate such people than it is to change an entire system of government and throw away generations of beloved Canadian tradition.

Victoria day is just fine with me. Who could have a problem with getting a long weekend in early summer?

As for the rest of your question, I'm fine with Canada having a queen. Sorry if you're not.

I like Victoria Day cause it's a long weekend. That's basically all I know about it.

I like being a monarchy cause it seems fine, I feel like we have allies that have our backs you know? I'm looking at this from an immature angle because I don't know much about politics or anything but it's just my opinion!

It is not that important as a day to honor Monarchs (I have no problem with them),

To me, and quite a few Canadians, it is the official kick off of the summer season, where I were shorts, white, and drink more beer.

Honestly, this is the least of my worries. I'm fine either with or without the monarchy. They do add a bit of fun, I guess, but it's a pretty old-fashioned idea, isn't it? So, stay or go is okay with me. Btw, I'm old.

I like having a public holiday and do not care who it is named after.

Any head of state will cost money.