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What's the future of the monarchy in Canada?

The number of Canadians who want to drop the monarchy hit a 12-year high this week. Meanwhile, the controversies just keep coming.

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CBC Radio · Posted: Mar 05, 2021 3:04 PM EST | Last Updated: March 8, 2021

In the wake of a primetime interview with Oprah, controversy surrounds the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Meanwhile, with the wake of Gov. Gen. Julie Payette's resignation, some Canadians question the Monarchy's role in Canada. What do you think? (Daniel Leal-Olivas/WPA/Getty Images, Ben Stansall/Getty Images)

Cross Country Checkup1:53:00What's the future of the monarchy in Canada?

The number of Canadians who want to drop the monarchy hit a 12-year high this week, according to a recent poll.

Meanwhile, the controversies just keep coming — amid allegations of bullying by the Duchess of Sussex, an interview featuring Harry and Meghan's criticism of the Crown will air on Sunday, and Canada is still without a governor general after Julie Payette's resignation earlier this year.

Our question this week: What's the future of the monarchy in Canada? Should the Queen remain Canada's head of state?