We Canadians quite enjoy the monarchy because it saves us the hassle of presidential politics as observed chez our neighbour to the south, and we don't have to pay for it.

We do have to stump up for the Governor-General, but Rideau Hall and all its trimmings (including the Occupant) would be cheap at twice the price compared to the alternative.

We are much too close to the United States in both geography and culture to manage conversion to an Irish-style non-political presidency, alas. Would that we were!