Canada is wrong here. I think 1971 is referencing when our new constitution was prepared (which we didn't have the right to implement or edit without British OK until 1982, but this is not celebrated). What is celebrated is Canada Day, 1 July 1867 but that celebrates Confederation into Canada under British rule, not Independence.

[–] Bonehead@kbin.social 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Technically, Canada is still under British rule since our constitution is tied to the monarchy, and all bills must receive royal assent by the Governor General which is the King's official representative. Sure, we essentially govern ourselves, but the monarchy still holds the reins.

[–] LordPassionFruit@lemm.ee 2 points 7 months ago

Fun fact: According to our governing documents, the Governor General is the Queen's representative, and King Charles is just fulfilling the role and duties of the Queen. Evidently, those who wrote is assumed Victoria would never die.

[–] 1917isnow@lemmy.ml 3 points 7 months ago

Also the graphic looks atrocious