What power does the queen of Canada hold?

Answer 1

Her Majesty the Queen of Canada holds vast powers to be used during a constitutional crisis or emergency. However, the fact that Canada is a constitutional monarchy ensures that these powers would not be used except during very serious circumstances, and only to restore a democratic Government of Canada. Most of the Queen's powers are, in any event, delegated to the Governor General.

Answer 2

The Queen reigns, but does not rule.

Most of the executive authority possessed by the Queen is exercised only on the advice of the prime minister (the head of Government), and other ministers of the Crown who are accountable to the elected House of Commons. The constitutional monarchy is, nonetheless, at the core of the Canadian system of government.

Answer 3

Until the end of the 17th century, British monarchs were executive monarchs - that is, they had the right to make and pass legislation. Since the beginning of the 18th century, the monarch has become a constitutional monarch, which means that he or she is bound by rules and conventions and remains politically impartial. On almost all matters he or she acts on the advice of ministers. While acting constitutionally, the Sovereign retains an important political role as Head of State, formally appointing prime ministers, approving certain legislation and bestowing honours. The Queen also has important roles to play in other organizations, including the British Armed Forces and the Church of England.