Canada Day

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2022 Date	July 1, 2022
2023 Date	July 1, 2023

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Canada Day in 2022

Friday, Jul 1

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Canada Day History

Canada Day celebrates Canada's independence from Britain on July 1, 1867. Prior to 1867, Canada was a British North American Colony composed of present-day Ontario and Quebec. On July 1st, 1867, Her Majesty Queen Victoria of Great Britain officially proclaimed the Confederation of Canada's founding provinces. Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the new Dominion of Canada became a self-governing body within the British realm.

Although it was a self-governing body, Canada did not attain legislative independence from Britain until the signing of the Statute of Westminster on December 11, 1931. Canada Day, originally named Dominion Day, was made an official statutory holiday in 1983. It is celebrated annually on July 1st.

Top Tweets for Canada Day -

Updated 04:57

Some people choose to walk with seditionists for Canada Day, I chose instead to walk with Tom Hennessy, 100 year old RAF pilot wearing his 80 year old wool uniform, who walked 100 miles to raise money for homeless veterans. If you can please support https://t.co/mkw9Ex6HZC https://t.co/ttCgxJ35OS
— Donna Clark (@PollyEsterTBD) July 1, 2022

Normally bustling Wellington st across from Parliament dead and desolate. Tow trucks at the ready, police checkpoints,barricades and few people. Not like any Canada Day I remember,not even after 9/11. All of this by the Trudeau govt in response to peaceful protests.Extraordinary. https://t.co/Hf9NnqbGC5
— Rupa Subramanya (@rupasubramanya) June 29, 2022

Trudeau has banned all flags on Parliament Hill on Canada Day. You read that right.
— Keean Bexte (@TheRealKeean) June 30, 2022

In the News and Trending for Canada Day

Updated 04:57 Ottawa bracing for Canada Day anti-government protests

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Ottawa braced for Canada Day protest by ‘freedom convoy’ supporters

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Under tight security on Canada Day, Trudeau shows the flag

politico.com

Ottawa police call in Canada Day reinforcements for 'freedom' protests

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Canada Day Facts & Quotes

On July 1, 1980, O Canada was named the official national anthem.
The Queen of Canada, Queen Elizabeth II, is sometimes in attendance at Canada Day celebrations held at Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario.
Although the Dominion of Canada began with 4 provinces (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia), it rapidly expanded in the years following Confederation. Manitoba and the Northwest Territories (NWT) joined in 1870, British Columbia in 1871, Prince Edward Island in 1873, the Arctic Islands joined the NWT in 1880, the Yukon in 1898, Alberta and Saskatchewan in 1905, and Newfoundland and Labrador in 1949. Finally, in 1999, the NWT were split in order to create the new territory of Nunavut.
In a world darkened by ethnic conflicts that tear nations apart, Canada stands as a model of how people of different cultures can live and work together in peace, prosperity, and mutual respect. - Bill Clinton
Canada has never been a melting-pot; more like a tossed salad. - Arnold Edinborough

Canada Day Top Events and Things to Do

Attend the International Freedom Festival by visiting Detroit, Michigan or Windsor, Ontario.
Watch the large firework displays in Toronto, Vancouver, and Ottawa. Ottawa's fireworks are located right near the Canadian Parliament and can be watched on boats in the Ottawa River or the Rideau Canal.
Be sure to wear red and white and decorate yourself with as many maple leaves as possible.
Attend a local parade in your home town.
Get outdoors - go rafting, hiking, fishing, or just take a walk in the park.