Monarchy obsolete: Canadians' opinion after interview with Prince Harry and his wife
According to an online poll, Quebecers were the most negative about the monarchy.
A new poll shows that after Prince Harry and Meghan's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, just over half of Canadians believe the British monarchy is a relic that Canada should abandon.
53% of respondents to an online survey by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies said the British monarchy no longer has a place in 21st-century Canada, but one-third said they would prefer to keep that part of their heritage.
Leger executive vice-president Christian Bourque said the interview and how Canadians are reacting to it should be seen as a blow to the monarchy and those who believe in the importance of the role it plays in Canada.
"I think it probably didn't happen a few weeks ago," Bourque said.
The poll also found that 59% of respondents are more sympathetic to Harry and Meghan, while 26% say they are more sympathetic to the royal family.
There were 1,512 Canadian adults who participated in the online survey.
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