Canada Day – July 1

Canada Day is the national day of Canada. A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of July 1, 1867, the effective date of the Constitution Act, 1867, which united the three separate colonies of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single Dominion within the British Empire called Canada. Canada became a "Kingdom in its own right" within the British Empire commonly known as the Dominion of Canada. Although still a British Colony, Canada gained an increased level of political control and governance over its own affairs. Canada gradually gained independence over the years, notably with the passage of the Statute of Westminster in 1931, until finally becoming completely independent with the passing of the Constitution Act, 1982 which served to fully patriate the Canadian Constitution.
 
Canadians love to celebrate Canada Day with traditional Canadian foods, whether it is Poutine, Baklava, or beaver tails (deep fried bread dough with cinnamon and chili). Many Canadian cities will hold Canada Day parades, complete with fireworks, street food, and full marching bands.
 
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