The commonwealth in it's original meaning meant common well-being. However, the term is also used to refer to the people of the nation. Furthermore, it also represents various nations that are governed by the people. Thus the qualifications of being part of the commonwealth may vary and be arbitrary at best depending on the context.
They have to be part of the British Commonwealth
The commonwealth class is basically the middle class. To become part of it, one must be of average lifestyle. This may include things from average annual income, average means of living, as well as average education, etc.
Countries are part of the Commonwealth, not people. And yes, Canada is a part of the Commonwealth.
China is not part of the Commonwealth Games as it is not part of the Commonwealth of Nations.
you are therefore part of the british empire
No. Iran is not a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States as it was not a part of the former Soviet Union.
Yes Australia is part of the Commonwealth. It is officially called the Commonwealth of Australia.
Yes, Zimbabwe are part of the Commonwealth of Nations and thus participate at the Commonwealth Games.
Kuwait is not part of the Commonwealth Games because Kuwait is not a member of the Commonwealth of Nations (formerly known as the British Commonwealth).
It does have, with being part of the commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II is the reigning monarch of Canada
Both Canada and Australia belong to the British Commonwealth, having both been part of the United Kingdom, and now being sovereign states.
The USA is not part of the Commonwealth of Nations and thus does not take part in the Commonwealth Games.