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Canada is an independent nation and does not require permission from Her Majesty to declare war on any other nation. Theoretically, Canada could even declare war on (Heaven forbid!) Britain. It would be an interesting hypothetical perplexing constitutional question whether doing so would constitute an act of high treason. (lol)
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∙ 13y agoUnfortunately, I seems he can . . .
The Royal PrerogativeThe royal prerogative are the powers given to the crown by the common law. These powers are unique to the crown and have no equivalent power to any one else. In modern times, the royal prerogative has fallen into disuse. The courts have held that there is no longer the prerogative power to legislate or administer justice, and there remains little of this power left. The prerogative exists primarily as a convention and is generally accepted as no longer being enforced by the courts.The Constitution Act, 1867 was not meant to be a complete constitution for an independent country. In 1867, the territory of what is now Canada was broken up into several provinces of the British Empire. The Constitution Act, 1867 was simply a statute passed by the British Parliament to federate several of its provinces. The relations between the Empire and its Canadian colonies would remain the same: the Empire would still run Canada's foreign affairs, sign and ratify treaties on its behalf, and declare war in its name.
When Canada became an independent country, the powers that the British Empire exercised on Canada's behalf fell to the federal government. However, they were not powers that the Canadian Parliament (legislature) inhereited. Rather, they were powers that the Governor-General inherited. As stated above, the powers of the Governor-General are in fact exercised by the Prime Minister. Therefore, decisions on how to run Canada's foreign affairs, to sign and ratify treaties, and declare war are not decisions that the Parliament of Canada make. Rather, they are made directly by the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
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What is the seven years war called in canada?
The French and Indian war is called the Seven Years War in Canada.
What is this global war known as in Canada?
War of the Conquest
Has Canada ever lost a war?
None! Canada has never started a war. Whenever anyone else started a war, Canada whupped them good.
Independence Day of Canada?
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What were the signs of postwar success in Canada in the 1950s?
Canada had a small population during recent wars. With a population of just 11.3 Million, Canada had a hard time in the war. However, Canada's contributions were ginormous. Canada's biggest success in the 1950's was airplane. Canada was the number one supplier of airplanes to allied forces furing World War 2. Canada came up with the Lancaster which was one of the biggest successes in the war. After the war, Canada began transforming airforce plans into passenger planes into the 1950's after the Korean War. Canada also pulled down military budget down from 3 Billion a year to 195 Million a year. The 1950's was a breathing point for Canada as it had came out of the Great Depression (which many think Canada was hit the hardest) to World War 2, then the Korean War.
How old to volunteer in World War 2?
Seventeen with parental consent. The mimimum age was 17 with parental permission, 18 without their permission.
How did the military expansion by the Axis powers lead to war?
Taking land of others without their permission means war. Simple.
Is the president allowed to call war?
He can but not without the permission from congress thanks to the checks and balances system of our government.
What does it mean to deserts during war time?
military personnel leaving their post in war time, without permission, and are subject to court martial.
What are several advantages of the president's informal powers?
To declare war, the President is supposed to get permission from Congress. But the President can order a "police action" that is equivalent to a war, without permission from Congress. This kills one of the "checks" Congress has over him.
How does Canada's history differ from that of the US?
it achieved independence without a revolutionary war
Which president has not consulted congress before sending troops abroad?
McKinley sent troops to help in the Boxer Rebellion without getting permission from Congress and without declaring war.
What country became independent without fighting a war?
Only one in all history...Canada
Why and what were there rivalries between the Ojibwa and the Lakota?
I wanted you to tell me
What did Narnia kings and queens accomplish after coronation?
they were in a war
What is desertion in World War I?
Just leaving the military without permission when drafted or joined, but getting sick or scared of it and leaving, which is illegal in all nations.
Why did the runaway slaves needed to make it to Canada?
because Canada band slavery before the united states, so if they made it to Canada they were free, because the US couldn't take people from Canada, without bring Canada into the civil war.
