Canada's Deep Crown

On the eve of the Queen's unprecedented platinum jubilee, the publication of a book by three knowledgeable authors underscores the exceptional character of her long reign. In exploring three core themes - myth, law, and personality - the authors explain how the Crown retains its enduring importance in our constitutional order. Readers will learn the ways by which the Crown continues to serve and remains relevant in contemporary Canada.

- The Honourable Serge Joyal, former member of the Senate of Canada

Canada's Deep Crown is an excellent book that should be read by anyone interested in the monarchy in Canada. It is the most comprehensive and authoritative source available on the subject, offering a wide-ranging and in-depth analysis of the crucial role played by the Crown in Canada.

- Andrew Heard, Professor of Political Science, Simon Fraser University

In this insightful book, Smith, McCreery, and Shanks go beyond the reign of Queen Elizabeth II to consider the deeper essence of the Crown and its role in Canada's future. Deftly weaving together discussions of law, politics, practice, convention, and symbolism, the authors build a three-dimensional picture of the Crown as a fundamental institution of Canadian governance. Canada's Deep Crown focuses on how the Crown is simultaneously a unifying force as well as the means for dispersing power and promoting diversity.

- Anne Twomey, Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Sydney Law School