I'm not as knowledgeable about how much power the Queen actually has over the various countries...but for the most part, we've become independent states and the Queen doesn't do squat with our internal affairs. Yeah we have the Queen's representative but again, no real power. It's all ceremonial as far as I know.

That is why so many want to get rid of the Monarchy, because it's not doing anything to benefit our country since she has no power over it. That's been the big debate here anyway. But there's been no big movement of people (aside from Quebec and some in the West of course) who want her gone. I figure she's a connection with our past that should be acknowledged and understood to help guide our future. If you know where you came from it's easier to know where to go type of idea. After all, there's no harm in her being in that position.

Unless of course, I'm completely wrong on her powers ;)