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Because (like every other Commonwealth country) we used to be a British colony

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Canada does not style itself a commonwealth but it is a part of the Commonwealth of Nations (formerly called the British Commonwealth).

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No. It does not have a King or Queen.

Canada is a federal Union. The head of state is the sovereign of Great Britain. (Currently Queen Elizabeth II)

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Canada is known as the commonwealth of?

Commonwealth of Canada.


When was Canada at the Commonwealth Games created?

Canada at the Commonwealth Games was created in 1930.


How did the commonwealth started?

The commonwealth games started in Canada!


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Hamilton, Canada hosted the first Commonwealth Games in 1930.


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The next Commonwealth Games in Canada will depend on if the Canadian Commonwealth Games committee wants to host the Games.


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Canada joined the Commonwealth after it became self-governing.


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When was the first commonwealth games in Canada?

The first Commonwealth Games to take place in Canada was the inaugural Games in 1930 when Hamilton hosted.


Where did commonwealth games start?

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