Canada willingly contributed to helping Britain in World War 1. When Britain recognized Canada's new strength they gave them more independence.
At the end of World War 1, in 1919, Canada was viewed as a subordinate to Britain. Canada's Prime Minister, Robert Borden, fought for their independence. He believed that Canada's major role in the war, as well as their 60,000 casualties should allow them separate Dominion and the right to sign the Treaty of Versailles as an independent Country.
The maple leaf on the Canadian flag symbolises the nature and landscape of Canada. When Canada was granted independence from the British Empire, they realised that they needed a new flag. In a rush to create one to show the world that they were now independent, they used the maple leaf, because maple trees are native to Canada.
Not every country in the world is a former colony of another country, and there are even some countries that were former colonies, such as Canada or India, which became independent without having to fight a war of independence. And even colonies can, in some cases, have their own flag.
The Declaration of Independence
had demanded more independence within canada
They have independence? When the hell did this happen?
Canada is colder.
Because Canada gained independence.
it granted canada its independence.
They already have their independence, they have had their independence since April 17, 1982.
Canada did not "win" its independence. Canada "negotiated" its independence from Britain. Canada and Britain have always been and remain on excellent terms with one another.Canada was the first country to be created by legislation. The British North America Act (now the Constitution Act) created Canada on July 1, 1867.
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.
Canada achieved independence from Great Britain with the passing of the British North America Act on the 1st July 1867. Canada remained a member of the the British Commonwealth.
You celebrate it because it is the anniversary of the independence day of Canada.
Canada did not rebel against the British. Canada received independence gradually and peacefully.
Canada does not really have an "Independence Day" as it has always remained part of the commonwealth of Great Britain. Canada annually celebrates the anniversary of it's Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867.