A Liberal MP and several NDP MPs on Oct. 26 voted in favour of a Bloc Québécois motion demanding that Canada sever its ties with the British monarchy.
The motion was defeated 266–44 in the House of Commons on Oct. 26, but garnered the support of Liberal MP Joël Lightbound, 10 NDP MPs, one Green Party MP, and one Independent MP. 
Sponsored by Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet, the motion read, “Given that, Canada is a democratic state, [and] this House believes in the principle of equality for all, the House express its desire to sever ties between the Canadian State and the British monarchy.”…