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News release. OTTAWA, June 15, 2020. Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, unveiled the program for Canada Day. On July 1, Canadians from coast to coast to coast are invited to take part in an array of virtual celebrations to express our national pride. This year more than ever, Canada Day is an important ...
Jun 23, 2020 · A decade later, in 1927, Canada’s Diamond Jubilee was the occasion when the first major celebrations occurred. But that celebration in 1927 would be it for another three decades. It would not be until the 1950s “when the role for the federal government really gets going, when they really start trying to foster a national identity,” adds Hayday.
- July 1, 1917: The 50th anniversary of Confederation. The Parliament buildings, under construction, are dedicated to the Fathers of Confederation and to the courage of Canadians who fought in Europe during the First World War.
- July 1, 1927: The 60th anniversary of Confederation. The Peace Tower Carillon is inaugurated. 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.
- July 1, 1967: The 100th anniversary of Confederation. Parliament Hill is the backdrop for a high-profile ceremony, which includes the participation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
To celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary, the Glasgow Film Festival (Feb 15–26) has selected a program entitled "True North: New Canadian Cinema." Films include Weirdos by Bruce McDonald , who is scheduled to attend the festival, along with Werewolf by Ashley McKenzie , Old Stone by Johnny Ma , Below Her Mouth by April Mullen and Hello Destroyer by Kevan Funk .
Jul 1, 2019 · Though the celebrations are a little less grand than they were two years ago for Canada’s sesquicentennial birthday, 2019 is an anniversary year of sorts: the 140th official holiday celebrating ...
Jun 3, 2017 · Based on their findings, the Crown corporation has created a 10-stamp series for Canada's sesquicentennial highlighting important milestones that have taken place since its 100th birthday.
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Jan 11, 2017 · There will be celebrations across Canada all year long to mark the country’s 150th birthday. The idea of celebrating Canada may be fraught for those who believe the country exists on stolen land, and that in the years since settlers arrived from Europe the land and animals and the people living here—their cultures, traditions and well-being—have been harmed.
