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Canada Day is the main patriotic holiday celebrated in Canada. Much like the Independence Day celebrations in the United States, Canada Day activities are held in communities across the nation and include parades, free concerts, arts festivals, barbecues and fireworks displays. Citizenship ceremonies for new citizens are held at Parliament Hill in the nation's capital of Ottawa and in several provincial capitals. -
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Although declared a holiday by statute in 1879, commemorative celebrations were not held on July 1 until Canada's 50th anniversary in 1917. Beginning in 1958, the day was marked by ceremonies in the capital city of Ottawa. In 1980, the government began distributing "Seed Money" to fund celebrations in communities across the nation. On October 17, 1982, after the Canadian Constitution was patriated, Dominion Day was renamed Canada Day.Canadian Heritage: Canada Day Background -
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In Canada, the 40's are 8% alcohol instead of 5.9%! Oh happy day!
@killerzerox | November 14, 2009 06:47 AM -
#FF @sswayze He's WARM as the sun on a brilliant summer's day & is my bro from another mo @ other part of Canada #spirit
@soulboykirk | November 14, 2009 06:36 AM -
@nscafe I'm game up until the 25th then a 5 day break when I'll be cheating on Canada abroad... and then back.
@Eves1 | November 14, 2009 06:00 AM -
RT @LD360 Tomorrow eve big Day, Canada's Natl CTV W5 doing 30 min piece on #Lyme disease. I will b sure to share w/ y'all when online...
@zebrafinch | November 14, 2009 05:49 AM -
@sivaparvati thnx! it's Children's Day in India today (20th in Canada), so many have changed their DPs to childhood pics. I joined in too.
@renu19 | November 14, 2009 05:38 AM
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View All Canada Day Questions (3784) | Ask a QuestionWhat is the trade balance between the US and Canada? (1 Answer)As of June 2009, exports totaled $16,754.9 with imports at $18,354.9 providing a balance of -1,600.0. http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/c1220.html#2009 read moreWhat are the most popular tourist cities in Canada? (4 Answers)Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia. I have been to both and they are the best vacations I have every been on. It is beautiful, the weather is perfect in the ... read moreHow much electricity is imported from Canada? (2 Answers)Here is the most recent report I found, which is quite interesting! North American Cross-Border Electricity Trade Executive Summary: The extensive trade of goods and services between the United States ... read moreShould I move to Canada? (3 Answers)Canada is a great country, but keep in mind it is much colder than Texas and you will need to get papers to work there which are not easy, quick ... read more
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