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It’s not really a choice.Honestly if the Monarchy wanted they could apply a ton of power in Canada. They choose to remain hands off.
Both the King and Governor General are ceremonial powers at best. It’s a rubber stamp, as failure to do so, simply means the GG will be replaced, ushered out to an ambassadorship etc.The PM doesn’t appoint senators, the GG does. Same with Judges, etc. The GG is appointed by the King. The final stage in any law is also being signed by the GG, who could hypothetically refuse much like how your President can refuse to sign laws into being, only difference being there is no override option if they refuse.
At this point seeing where our politicians are leading us, I think the monarchy being more directly involved wouldn’t be a bad thing. Can’t really be much worse than the short sighted politicians we currently have. At least their guiding hand could help develop some long term plans/policies.
The idea that one person is less fallible than an elected body is a a little disturbing to me.