David E. Smith (1936âÂÂ2023) was a distinguished Canadian scholar of political science and decorated Department of Political Studies professor at the University of Saskatchewan. He is author of CanadaâÂÂs Deep Crown: Beyond Elizabeth II, The CrownâÂÂs Continuing Canadian Complexion; Federalism and the Constitution of Canada; The People's House of Commons; and, The Canadian Senate in Bicameral Perspective.