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whole, sole and entire power of England’s representative in
Canada—­a power less than the nod of a saloon keeper or ward
boss in the civic politics of the United States.  Officially,
yes; the signature of the Governor-General is put to commissions
and appointments of first rank in the army and the Cabinet and
the courts.  In reality, it is a question if any Governor in
Canada since confederation has as much as suggested the name of
an applicant for office.  On the other hand, Canada’s dependence
on England is even more tenuous.  Does a question come up as to
the “twilight zone” of provincial and federal rights, it is
settled by an appeal to the Privy Council.  Suits from lower
courts reversed by the Supreme Court of Canada can be appealed
to England for decision; and in religious disputes as to
schools—­as in the famous Manitoba School Case—­this right of
appeal to Imperial decision has really been the door out of
dilemma for both parties in Cana