“monarch”

This page presents an official legal definition of “monarch” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Canada Canada

Canada is a constitutional monarchy, and our Head of State is the Monarch. All federal laws are enacted in the Monarch's name. In the Monarch's absence, their powers are exercised by the Monarch’s representative in Canada, the Governor General. > See Governor General.

Source: Glossary of Parliamentary Terms for Intermediate Students (Parliament of Canada)