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Originally Posted by Fuzz
They have the potential to have more power than anyone in our government. In practice, they don't exercise it, which is maybe what they are getting at? The GG gives royal ascent to every bill. Without the GG's approval, the government can't do anything. Harper had to go to the GG for approval to prorogue Parliament. That could have been denied. Seriously, have you guys not had any education about how our system works?
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lol. Is it really necessary to be a condescending jerk about this? Yes. Lots of us have education. Many of us probably have a lot more education than you. In fact it seems obvious from the nature of your posts that you actually have no idea how the Canadian HoS actually operates. Did you seriously get educated in school that our HoS is some supreme leader in Canada? Are you mistaking actual power with ceremonial power? Go Google "governor general power" or similar phrase and you'll get plenty of articles written to a grade 6 level that explain the nature of the position.
If you'd like to educate yourself about our political system, I suggest you read up on the power that the GG actually demonstrates and the power that the GG theoretically has (but never uses and if he/she ever tried to use, we'd put a stop to it pretty damn quick.)
Could the GG turn into some hilarious power hungry position? Sure I guess, but it'll likely never happen, hence why people are talking about getting rid of the monarchy but keeping the GG position similar. That is, pretty much a figurehead ceremonial position with the same duties and theoretical powers, just no link to the Queen or King of England.
On the same token, sure, the legislative part of our government could start to abuse their power to such an extent that the GG may need to exercise some of their power. But once again, it isn't much of an issue and having a GG that has no ties to the Monarchy in England, isn't likely to change that.