Canada’s head of state is King Charles III. His duties in Canada are carried out by the Governor General, so the role is mostly ceremonial while elected officials run day-to-day government. Want the name of the current Governor General or more on how it works? 
Crown lands are legally held by the Crown (i.e., the state), but in practice they’re owned and managed by governments: most are provincial/territorial Crown lands administered by each province/territory; federal Crown lands (national parks, many northern lands, some reserves and federal properties) are held by the Crown in right of Canada. The monarch’s role is symbolic — government agencies run them.
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces swear allegiance to the Crown — i.e., the reigning monarch (currently King Charles III). The oath is to “His Majesty… his heirs and successors.” In practice the Governor General represents the monarch and acts as Commander‑in‑Chief, while elected officials direct defence policy.
King Charles III is head of state of these Commonwealth realms (15 total): United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Belize, Grenada, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. He's represented in each by a Governor‑General (or Governor).
Hey — Canadian coins show the reigning monarch (currently King Charles III on coins minted since 2023). Banknotes feature notable Canadians (historic PMs, artists, scientists, etc.); the exact portraits vary by series. For the current lineup, check the Bank of Canada’s site — it lists who’s on the $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. 
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Canadian passports are issued in the name of the Crown — i.e., the reigning monarch (currently King Charles III). The passport’s formal request is made by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship on behalf of the Crown; the Governor General represents the monarch in Canada.
Legally, Canadian citizens are subjects of the Crown — i.e., the reigning monarch (currently King Charles III), represented in Canada by the Governor General. Practically they are also subject to Canadian law and the Constitution (including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms), with Parliament and elected governments making and enforcing laws.
Do you mean for a specific year (e.g., 2023) and do you want goods only or goods+services (total trade)? Tell me the timeframe and measure and I’ll fetch the latest official numbers.
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