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The Creation of Canada Day • July 1, 1867: The British North America Act (today known as the Constitution Act, 1867) created Canada. •June 20, 1868: Governor General Lord Monck signs a proclamation that requests all Her Majesty's subjects across Canada to cel- ebrate July 1. • 1879: A federal law makes July 1 a statu- tory holiday as the "anniversary of Confedera- tion," which is later called "Dominion Day." • October 27, 1982: July 1, "Dominion Day" offi cially becomes Canada Day. The Celebrations Start •July 1, 1917: The 50th anniversary of Con- federation. The Parliament buildings, under construction, are dedicated to the Fathers of Confederation and to the courage of Cana- dians who fought in Europe during the First World War. •July 1, 1927: The 60th anniversary of Con- federation. The Peace Tower Carillon is inau- gurated. The Governor General at the time, Viscount Willingdon, lays the cornerstone of the Confederation Building on Wellington Street. • From 1958 to 1968: The government organizes celebrations for Canada's national holiday every year. The Secretary of State of Canada is responsible for coordinating these activities. A typical format includes a fl ag cer- emony in the afternoon on the lawns of Parlia- ment Hill and a sunset ceremony in the eve- nings, followed by a concert of military music and fi reworks. • July 1, 1967: The 100th anniversary of Confederation. Parliament Hill is the back- drop for a high-profi le ceremony, which in- cludes the participation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. •From 1968 to 1979 (with the exception of 1976): A large multicultural celebration is presented on Parliament Hill. This concert is broadcast on television across the country. 1981: Fireworks light up the sky in 15 major Canadian cities, a tradition that continues to- day. 1984: The National Capital Commission (NCC) is given the mandate to organize Cana- da Day festivities in the capital. 2014: Canadian Heritage organizes the 147th Canada Day celebrations. As we ap- proach Canada's 150th anniversary in 2017, the government has given the Department the mandate to organize Canada Day festivities in the capital. --Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada The history of Canada Day Canada's national holiday is celebrated on July 1. Canadians across the country and around the world show their pride in their history, culture and achievements. It's been a day of celebration, where many festivities are held across the country, since 1868. The Creation of Canada Day • July 1, 1867: The British North America Act (today known as the Constitution Act, 1867) created Canada. •June 20, 1868: Governor General Lord Monck signs a proclamation that requests all Her Majesty's subjects across Canada to cel- ebrate July 1. • 1879: A federal law makes July 1 a statu- tory holiday as the "anniversary of Confedera- tion," which is later called "Dominion Day." • October 27, 1982: July 1, "Dominion Day" offi cially becomes Canada Day. The Celebrations Start •July 1, 1917: The 50th anniversary of Con- federation. The Parliament buildings, under construction, are dedicated to the Fathers of Confederation and to the courage of Cana- dians who fought in Europe during the First World War. •July 1, 1927: The 60th anniversary of Con- federation. The Peace Tower Carillon is inau- gurated. The Governor General at the time, Viscount Willingdon, lays the cornerstone of the Confederation Building on Wellington Street. • From 1958 to 1968: The government organizes celebrations for Canada's national holiday every year. The Secretary of State of Canada is responsible for coordinating these activities. A typical format includes a fl ag cer- emony in the afternoon on the lawns of Parlia- ment Hill and a sunset ceremony in the eve- nings, followed by a concert of military music and fi reworks. • July 1, 1967: The 100th anniversary of Confederation. Parliament Hill is the back- drop for a high-profi le ceremony, which in- cludes the participation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. •From 1968 to 1979 (with the exception of 1976): A large multicultural celebration is presented on Parliament Hill. This concert is broadcast on television across the country. 1981: Fireworks light up the sky in 15 major Canadian cities, a tradition that continues to- day. 1984: The National Capital Commission (NCC) is given the mandate to organize Cana- da Day festivities in the capital. 2014: Canadian Heritage organizes the 147th Canada Day celebrations. As we ap- proach Canada's 150th anniversary in 2017, the government has given the Department the mandate to organize Canada Day festivities in the capital. --Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada The history of Canada Day