Quebec’s new premier, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, says he wants to explore ways to remove the lieutenant-governor from the opening of the legislature — and he says he won’t swear the oath to the King. But can Quebec actually abolish the monarchy or eliminate the lieutenant-governor’s constitutional role on its own? Constitutional lawyer and Université de Montréal law professor Frédéric Bérard spoke with Andrew Carter.

Photo Credit: (Yui Mok/Pool Photo via AP)

Quebec&rsquo;s new premier, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, says he wants to explore ways to remove the lieutenant-governor from the opening of the legislature &mdash; and he says he won&rsquo;t swear the oath to the King.&nbsp;But can Quebec actually abolish the monarchy or eliminate the lieutenant-governor&rsquo;s constitutional role on its own? Constitutional lawyer and Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al law professor Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric B&eacute;rard spoke with Andrew Carter.
Photo Credit: (Yui Mok/Pool Photo via AP)

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The Andrew Carter Podcast is a daily, high-paced, round-up of stories and news impacting Montrealers. While the podcast delivers the latest political, health and entertainment headlines - it will also leave you with a smile.

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Quebec’s new premier, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, says he wants to explore ways to remove the lieutenant-governor from the opening of the legislature — and he says he won’t swear the oath to the King. But can Quebec actually abolish the monarchy or eliminate the lieutenant-governor’s constitutional role on its own? Constitutional lawyer and Université de Montréal law professor Frédéric Bérard spoke with Andrew Carter.