Canadian Royals

Canadian Royals or Canadian Nobles are the upper class in the Empire. They aren't stereotypical wealthy in any way, many enjoy taming polar bears like there poorer brethren. Sure, there maple leaves are made of gold but in terms of class division there is little.

Groups
Aristocrats: Just rich Canadians, a minority and are usually high brow.

Royal Beast Riders: While wealthy, many Royal Beast Riders would rather ride there gold plated polar bear then attend some party, about 40% of the Canadian Royals are part of this group.

Dukes: Dukes rule over every province of Canada after the Canada became independent and formed its empire, the dukes have almost all control, the only answer to the Emperor and the High Council.

Function
Concentrated wealth allows government to make deals, exchanging currency for there voice to be heard or for one of there enemies to be silenced. Royals are also the source of Canada's officers (only 5% of officers are recruited from non royal sources)