Charles will automatically become Canada's head of state after Queen Elizabeth II, following the tradition of British monarchs since the nation's inception, without any changes to Canada's Constitution. Although Queen Elizabeth II is highly respected by Canadians, polls indicate that fewer Canadians are willing to pledge allegiance to another British monarch, particularly Charles, who is unpopular and represents an institution seen as increasingly irrelevant. It is uncertain what actions Canadians may take to prevent the reign of King Charles III. Philippe Lagassé, an associate professor at Carleton University and an expert on the monarchy in Canada, noted that both sides in Canada are currently in a stalemate. The monarchists maintain the formal legal structure and symbolic aspects of the monarchy, while the Republicans argue that the monarchical principle does not play a significant role in Canadian life. The visit by Charles and Camilla, which includes events with an Indigenous theme, follows the discovery of children's remains at a former residential school in British Columbia. The royal couple will attend a reconciliation event in Newfoundland, visit an Indigenous First Nation near Yellowknife, and engage in climate-related discussions and activities in Ottawa and the far north. The only uncertainty surrounding the upcoming visit is whether handshaking, typically the main activity during Royal Tours, will be replaced by a safer form of greeting due to COVID-19. A recent poll conducted by the Angus Reid Institute showed that 55% of Canadians believe the monarchy is irrelevant, with another 24% stating it is becoming less relevant. Additionally, 67% of Canadians surveyed expressed opposition to the idea of Charles succeeding his mother. Despite being warmly received during his visits to Canada with his first wife Diana, public interest in Charles declined after their separation in 1992. His condescending behavior is not well received in a country that values equality. The connection between Andrew and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who committed suicide in a New York jail, has further decreased support for the monarchy in Canada. The reputation of the monarchy was also tarnished after Meghan Markle, Charles' daughter-in-law, revealed in an interview that she experienced racist remarks from members of the royal family while living in Toronto and British Columbia. Nevertheless, Charles and Camilla are expected to attract crowds, especially in St John's, Newfoundland, where their visit will be a major topic of discussion. The perception of the royals varies by region, with the monarchy historically lacking significant support in predominantly French-speaking Quebec, the second most populous province in Canada. Canada's changing demographics have helped to spread anti-monarchy sentiment, with many immigrants from countries such as China or India having no real ties to the British monarchy. Shachi Kurl, president of Angus Reid, suggests that Canadians may eventually question the presence of the monarchy on their currency, as support for the institution is largely based on respect for the queen and is likely to decrease further after her passing. She explained that the lack of motivation to make a change is largely due to a deep affection for the queen. Barbados recently removed the queen as its head of state and transitioned to a republic in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles and Rihanna. This move may inspire six other Caribbean nations to do the same. Prince Edward and Prince William's visits to the Caribbean this year were met with protests against the monarchy and Britain's history of slavery, leading to the cancellation of some planned stops. Instead of being concerned about potential protests, the organizers of Charles' visit to Canada have focused on ensuring that he has an audience. Apart from a ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, there are few opportunities for large crowds to gather in major cities. Charles will instead be visiting Quidi Vidi, a neighborhood and fishing village in St John's, a city with a population of 114,000 people, where any appearance by an international celebrity is sure to be a significant event. Changing Canada's Constitution to remove the British monarch as head of state is a challenging process, requiring unanimous consent from the federal government and all 10 provinces, according to Lagassé and Kurl. In a country where politics are heavily influenced by regionalism, obtaining consent for constitutional change may be extremely difficult. According to Kurl, most politicians consider any discussion of constitutional change to be highly controversial and prefer to avoid the topic altogether. Lagassé suggests that one potential solution could be to gradually reduce the role of the monarch in Canada, as the Queen's powers have largely been delegated to the governor-general since 1947. Lagassé also notes that there are several actions the Canadian government can take to diminish the monarch's presence without needing to pass new legislation or amend the constitution. The queen used to be featured on all of Canada's bank notes, but there is no legal issue with removing her from the last remaining one, the 20 dollar bill, or replacing her image on coins. It is not required by law for the monarch's portrait to be displayed in government offices or for royal tours to be mandated. According to Lagassé, there are many aspects of monarchical symbolism that can be changed, and the current attitude in Canada is that the monarchy is intact. Do not engage with it, but also do not allow it more attention than necessary.