Canada Day 2021 | Dominion Day

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Canada Day, previously known as “Dominion Day.” 

On 1 July, 1867, the British North American act, joined the three individual territories of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, to form the unified Dominion of Canada. With the Canada Act of 1982, the country gained complete independence from Britain, and the observance was officially renamed Canada Day (Fête du Canada). 

On July 1, 1867, 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. The British parliament and Cabinet, maintained political control over certain areas, such as foreign affairs, national defence, and constitutional changes. Canada gradually gained increasing 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. 

Canada Day celebrations take place throughout the country, as well as in various locations around the world, attended by Canadians living abroad.
Annual celebrations include, parades, fireworks displays, and the prominent display of the national colors of red and white. 

Under the federal Holidays Act, Canada Day is observed on July 1, unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case, July 2, is the statutory holiday. Celebratory events will generally still take place on July 1, even though it is not the legal holiday. 


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