For the past few years, the perceptions of Canadians on the monarchy have steadily tilted towards republicanism. This month, 31 per cent of Canadians (up eight points since March 2024) told Research Co. that they want the country to remain a monarchy, while 40 per cent (down six points) would prefer to have an elected head of state. Just under one in five Canadians (18 per cent, down three points) do not care either way and 11 per cent (up one point) are undecided.

Two demographics are clearly divided. Women are split on whether Canada should stay as it is (34 per cent) or have an elected head of state (35 per cent). Canadians aged 55 and over are also torn (36 per cent for a monarch and 37 per cent for a purported president).

The push for an elected head of state is stronger among men (45 per cent), Canadians aged 18 to 34 (41 per cent) and those aged 35 to 54 (43 per cent). Regionally, support for maintaining the status quo is highest in Saskatchewan and Manitoba (35 per cent), followed by Ontario (34 per cent), Atlantic Canada (also 34 per cent), B.C. (32 per cent), Alberta (31........

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