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Comment by Buckley's folks on July 1, 2008 at 5:58pm

Yep! Canada Day is often referred to as Canada's Birthday...141 years old today! : )
As much as I love my country, I don't know if I'm up for maple syrup on my cereal! : P , although I am up for some poutine anytime!

Comment by Sam Tsang on July 1, 2008 at 5:47pm

Canada Day is different from US's Independence Day, it is not a celebration of independence.

Canada Day celebrates the events that occurred on July 1, 1867, when the British North America Act created the Canadian federal government. The BNA Act proclaimed "one Dominion under the name of Canada," hence the original title of the holiday, "Dominion Day." Dominion Day was officially renamed "Canada Day" by an Act of Parliament on October 27, 1982. This change reflected the policy of successive governments to down play Canada's colonial origins.

Canada's national celebration is always observed on July 1, unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case it is observed the following day.

All Canadians are entitled to Canada Day off work - although some people have to work. (like Police, Fire and emergency service workers).

Canada Day is considered a Family Day with outings, picnics and celebrations of the birth of our nation. We wave flags, sing songs and enjoy the day!

Comment by Furpants McGee on July 1, 2008 at 5:30pm

what IS Canada day??? Is it like our Independance Day??

Comment by Sam Tsang on July 1, 2008 at 4:04pm

Thx :) This is Poutine

Comment by Arang&Mark on July 1, 2008 at 2:38pm

btw, i love maple syrup on my cereal, kellogs corn flakes to be precise :D

Comment by Arang&Mark on July 1, 2008 at 2:36pm

I am actually going to Vancouver, Canada this august to visit my cousin! what is poutine?

Comment by Buckley's folks on July 1, 2008 at 2:35pm

Happy Canada day to all of our fellow Canadians, eh?! We are enjoying a beatiful day of sunshine, and looking forward to fireworks tonight.

Comment by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on July 1, 2008 at 1:55pm

Happy Canada Day! Enjoy

Comment by Sylvia & Timmy on July 1, 2008 at 12:33pm

Forgot to add that I love the flag over the letter "y". Cute!

Comment by Sylvia & Timmy on July 1, 2008 at 12:30pm

"Happy Canada Day" Ay?

Seriously, have a great one!

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