The Rintrah Perspective

It does not make any sense in any way, shape or form that a new citizen would have to swear an oath to the Queen when all Canadian-born citizens have no allegiance whatsoever to her.

I, [name], do Solemnly swear (affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, Her Heirs and Successors according to law, forever. So help me God.

I have no loyalty to the Queen. What I do have is loyalty to those around me. I trust them. I rely on them. The laws which are passed, then upheld and then, possibly, contested in court are decided by people who were elected by myself and those around me. The Queen has no role whatsoever in my day-to-day life. The oath should represent the reality which Canadians live. As should our entire system.

I, [name], do Solemnly swear (affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to my friends and family, to Canadians living at home or abroad, to all those residing within Canada whether resident or alien.

Or something like that. Chew it up. Rip it apart. But come up with something better than the pithy and utterly ridiculous oath we have now.