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It seems we might get into the "old-crown new-crown" business after all, if John Ivison is correct in the National Post: John Ivison: Federal government strips religious symbols from crown adorning Royal Coat of Arms
"People who have seen the design say it replaces all Christian and religious symbols (crosses and fleur-de-lis) with maple leafs, snowflakes and stars ... [and] ... “In essence, it is akin to a new national flag being raised on Canada Day, with no consultation or debate, developed in secret by those who wish to advance their personal vision of the country.”"
It seems we might get into the "old-crown new-crown" business after all, if John Ivison is correct in the National Post: John Ivison: Federal government strips religious symbols from crown adorning Royal Coat of Arms
"People who have seen the design say it replaces all Christian and religious symbols (crosses and fleur-de-lis) with maple leafs, snowflakes and stars ... [and] ... “In essence, it is akin to a new national flag being raised on Canada Day, with no consultation or debate, developed in secret by those who wish to advance their personal vision of the country.”"