Canadian Independence Day, 1 July
HISTORY
Until 1982, Canada celebrated Dominion Day as their national holiday. The day was then renamed ‘Canada Day.’ The history of Canada isn’t splattered with a ton of wars and bloodshed, unlike many other countries. Throughout the mid-1800s, the possibility of unification between the British North American colonies was discussed.
On July 1, 1867, the British Parliament brought the British North America Act into effect, leading to the creation of independent Canada. The territories within the dominion consisted of Upper and Lower Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Through this act, Canada was divided into Quebec and Ontario, allowing provisions for neighboring colonies to join in the future.
This is how present-day Canada came into formation. The British North America Act served as the constitution for Canada until 1982.
Source:
National Today. (2022). https://nationaltoday.com/canada-day/#history
Upcoming Events
Independence Day in the United States of America
Jul. 4, 2023
