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Dawson City in Canada is facing a crisis as the new mayor and councillors won’t take the required oath of allegiance to King Charles.

They refused in support of an Indigenous councillor who opposes the oath due to the Crown’s history with Indigenous people.

Without the oath, their election could be canceled, and they can’t make official decisions.

The council has asked for a different oath, but Yukon law requires the pledge. Authorities are now looking into the situation.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 hours ago (3 children)

When I took a job at a Federal Agency I had the choice of swearing to God or the Queen. I choose the Queen, most chose God, I haven't seen that aspect in any of the reporting so I wonder if it's the same, but if so, incredibly based.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 31 minutes ago (3 children)

Why the hell is swearing an oath to Canada not an option?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 15 minutes ago

I feel the antiquated laws equated Canada and the Monarchy. Hopefully this action brings change.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 minutes ago

Or at least the Toronto Maple Leafs

[–] otp 0 points 16 minutes ago

Historically, the Queen represented Canada. So you were choosing God or the country

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

When becoming a citizen I was asked to do either as well. I straight up refused and the judge wasn't up for arguing so he just let me win.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 hour ago

more likely he knew the whole thing is bullshit

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 hours ago

It sounds like republican* atheists are not allowed to make an honest oath. If you have to swear on something that you don't believe in, what value does that oath have?

  • Not the usa party kind, but the ones who want an elected head of state instead of a hereditary one.