Canada
Formally considered a constitutional
monarchy, Canada is governed by its own House of Commons. While the governor-
general is officially the representative of Queen Elizabeth II, in reality the governor-
general acts only on the advice of the Canadian prime minister.
Official symbols of Canada include the maple leaf, beaver, and the Canadian Horse.
Many official symbols of the country such as the Flag of Canada have been changed
or modified over the past few decades in order to 'Canadianize' them and remove
references to the United Kingdom. Prominently, the use of the maple leaf as a
Canadian symbol dates back to the early 18th century, and is depicted on its current
and previous flags, the penny, and on the coat of arms (or royal arms). The Canadian
Horse is an official Canadian symbol [1] [2] and commonly appears in images with the
Mounties. Products made from the country's natural resources, such as maple syrup,
are also associated with Canadian identity
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