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A constitutional expert at Simon Fraser University said omitting 'defender of the faith' from King Charles’ title marked “a break with tradition” but reflected Canada’s view of the monarch.

Retired Archdeacon of the Diocese of Saskatoon says the change marks ‘a historic departure from tradition’

King Charles will no longer include the phrase "Defender of the Faith" in his official royal title in Canada. A change to Canada's Royal Styles and Titles Act was first previewed in a brief mention on the final page of last month's federal budget document.

The federal budget promises funding for reviewing wrongful convictions and legal aid for asylum seekers.