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Canada Day
On July 1, 1867, British North American colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada joined into a federation, with the Province of Canada being divided into Ontario and Quebec. Thus, on that day, Canada became a kingdom in its own right. Canada Day is a day of celebration of Canada's birth that is observed each year.
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Why do you use fireworks on Canada Day?
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they are not illegal to own, they are illegal to sell, so technically you cant be charged for possesion of firecrackers, but a vendor, or importer may be charged under the Explosives Act for selling them. The only people allowed to buy such items from a vendor are people that hold a valid license allowing them to purchase them for professional reasons
When is Canada day in Canada?
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When is Canada day and why what does it celebrate?
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Canada Day is the official anniversary of the founding of Canada which took place on July 1st, 1867. Every year this occasion of the founding of the country is commemorated celebrated on July 1st and hence, Canada Day.
Do Canadians work on Canada Day?
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Canada day celebrations are unique to different cities and areas of Canada. Most locations have a fireworks display of some sort. In Ottawa, many of the attractions and museums are open free of charge, and there is a light show and fireworks at the Parliament buildings. Often people in Canada wear red/white clothing, and sometimes paint their faces with the colours of the flag.
What time does Canada Day start?
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Evenings start (this applies anywhere in the world) at various times, depending on the season. Seasons are caused by the Earth tilting, causing different areas to have more or less sunshine, affecting sunsets and sunrises (morning and evening).
What used to be the name for Canada Day?
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Well, in most places they have big celebrations with face painting and stuff, and there is fireworks!
When did dominion day change to Canada Day?
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Dominion Day is the former name of Canada Day. They both celebrate the anniversary of Confederation, when Canada became an independent nation, on July 1, 1867. Canada Day, July 1, is celebrated as a national holiday in Canada.
Is Canada day always on July 1?
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Yes. Canada Day is on July 1. However the statutary holiday day off) may be the preceding Friday or the following Monday.
What is the name of the national holiday of Canada?
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Canada's legal holidays are Canada Day on 1 July (as per s. 2 of the Holidays Act), Remembrance Day on 11 November (as per s. 3 of the Holidays Act), Victoria Day on the Monday preceding 25 May (as per s. 4 of the Holidays Act), New Year's Day on 1 January, Labour Day on the first Monday of September, Thanksgiving Day on the second Monday of October, Christmas Day on 25 December, and Boxing Day on 26 December (as per s. 166 of the Canada Labour Code).
Although Canada Day and Victoria Day are each called a "legal holiday" in the Holidays Act, Remembrance Day is merely called a "holiday." As such, it is not a holiday for all Canadians. Remembrance Day is colloquially referred to as a "bank holiday."
Most provinces also observe a holiday on the first Monday in August and some observe another holiday at other times.
Canada's Interpretation Act describes each Sunday as a "holiday." In addition, the Act names eight other holidays. Section 35(1) reads, in part:
"holiday" means any of the following days, namely, Sunday; New Year's Day; Good Friday; Easter Monday; Christmas Day; the birthday or the day fixed by proclamation for the celebration of the birthday of the reigning Sovereign; Victoria Day; Canada Day; the first Monday in September, designated Labour Day; Remembrance Day; any day appointed by proclamation to be observed as a day of general prayer or mourning or day of public rejoicing or thanksgiving; ...
The problem, however, is that a person's right not to work on a holiday, or to be paid a premium for having to work on a holiday, is contained in a hodge-podge of sometimes inconsistent federal and provincial legislation.
Why is Canada day important?
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That's equivalent to asking why the United States celebrate July 4th.
Canada day is celebrated because Canada was formed a country; Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick all become Canadian provinces but still under Queen Elizabeth's reign. It wasn't until 1982, her majesty allowed Canada to become independent, therefore becoming a federal state with a parliamentary democracy but still a constitutional monarch. Though Canada became a country on July 1, 1867.
What month and day is Canada Day?
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- 1 January - New Year's Day
- 20 February - Family Day - in some provinces.
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- 21 May- Victoria Day
- 1 July - Canada Day
- 3 September - Labour Day
- 8 October - Thanksgiving Day
- 11 November - Remembrance Day
- 24 December - Christmas
- 25 December - Christmas Day
- 26 December - Boxing Day
What stores are open for Canada Day 2012 in Ontario?
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It depends on local labour laws or municipal bylaws. In most major cities many are open. In tourist destinations almost all are open. Restauants on major highways servicing travelers will be open. Resaurants that close on civic holidays are typically unusula enough that this fact id noted in their phone or electronic ads.
What is the difference between Canada Day and Independence day?
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Canada achieved independence peacefully, through political evolution. Nobody killed anyone else in the process. Canada was the first country created by legislation.
The US achieved independence through violent revolution, in which thousands were killed, maimed, and uprooted.
Also, Canada Day is in Canada and on July 1, Independence Day is in US and on July 4.
What Canada day celebrate?
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They celebrate for the same reasons anyone celebrates Thanksgiving. To be thankful for the bountiful harvest of the year. Thanksgiving is not exclusive to one country and the celebration or giving thanks for the harvest is certainly not unique to any one nation. Canada celebrates the Thanksgiving holiday first, in October, simply because their harvest takes place prior to their neighbors in the south. Pagan festivals celebrating the harvest go back thousands of years prior to the discovery of North America by the Europeans.
Who was the PM of Canada for only 79 days?
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John Turner, Canada's 17th prime minister, served as such for only 79 days, from June 30 to September 17, 1984. The only Canadian prime minister to serve a shorter term of office was Charles Tupper (May 1 to July 8, 1896).
What do canadians eat on Canada day?
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Most people celebrate the Fourth of July with a friend and family barbecue, in which you just enjoy the day. By night time you either are an audience to a fireworks show or you enjoy yourself by shooting off some of your own fireworks.
In Canada what holiday is on July first?
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July 1st is annually celebrated in Canada to celebrate and commemorate the enactment of the British North America Act of July 1, 1867. The act united Canada as a single country of four provinces. It is known as Canada Day.
How do you say Canada in French?
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le Canada (masc.)
English speakers usually put the emphasis on the first syllable "CAN-a-da";
French speakers usually put the emphasis on the second syllable "Ca-NA-da"
Why is Canada Day is celebrated?
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Canada Day is the day Canadians celebrate the country gaining its indeoendence.
Is there a difference in day to day life between Canada and an official communist country such as Cuba China or North Korea?
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There is a huge difference! Canadians enjoy a compareable but much better system of health care, an equivelant , but much improved educational system and they live in a world of polital, social and religious tolerance. Freedom is a word seldom invoked, often mis-used, and routinely exploited,. It is something that Canadians enjoy, have fought and died for and enjoy.
