Monarchy must go, group says

Southam

Ottawa - A new organization was launched Wednesday as part of the most ambitious campaign yet to sever canada's ties to the monarchy.

Citizens for a Canadian Republic founder Tom Freda says supporters hope to build public support for a national referendum on the issue.

"For over 30 years, this debate has been dominated by the Monarchist League of Canada, a group established to strengthen Canada's ties to the monarchy," Freda said.

The organization's web site is www.canadian-republic.ca.