U.k. - canada, Australia?

Question

is it true that that canada + australia have never declared Independence, because i heard that whenever the u.k. competes against these countries we always win lol.(i.e. the ashes) :):) contributions from australia and canada would be best

Answer 1

It is true that Canada and Australia are independent from the U.K, they are members of the British Commonwealth (a large number of countries who are tied to the United Kingdom in that Her Britannic Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is their Head of State and that their Prime Ministers are "approved" by her).  It is wrong to state however that they are not independent as they are totally autonomous to the United Kingdom government.

Answer 2

They are really; Britain has now power over them. But the Queen is the head of state in these countries. I think that makes her the gaurdian of their consitution and inaugurator of their prime ministers. She doesnt do this personally i think goverenor generals do it. Its really just a role of pomp and ceremony.

Answer 3

They are dominions with governor -generals appointed by the Queen.

Answer 4

They have been independent for many years.  

We regularly get trounced in the Ashes.

Answer 5

Independent and members of the Commonwealth.

Answer 6

Canada is an independent country with it's own charter of rights.

Our constitution was re-repatriated from England some 30 years ago.

We are part of the British Commonwealth, but is has historic and ceremonial purposes only.

Even in England, the monarchy would not dare to override parliament, although technically I suppose it could.

Answer 7

Australia and Canada remain part of the British Commonwealth and are ultimately ruled by Queen Elizabeth.

Answer 8

They are independent countries and have been for many years.

Answer 9

They are part of the British Commonwealth.

Answer 10

shall we take a look at the olympic medals table again...ahhh