Canada Day

American

noun

a Canadian national holiday celebrated on July 1, in commemoration of the formation of the Dominion on July 1, 1867.

Canada Day British

noun

Former name: Dominion Day. (in Canada) July 1, the anniversary of the day in 1867 when Canada became the first British colony to receive dominion status: a bank holiday

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"We have Canada Day and Thanksgiving celebrations so we will make Newfoundland food - Jiggs Dinner - for them," says Ms Casey.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2023

The two were seen together publicly at Canada Day events in Ottawa last month.

From Washington Times • Aug. 2, 2023

Canada Day celebrates the anniversary of the country’s confederation.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2023

Growing up in “small white towns” all over Canada, Day felt stuck between two worlds.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2022

In his Canada Day message, Trudeau said the discoveries of the remains of the children at the former schools "have rightfully pressed us to reflect on our country's historical failures".

From Reuters • Jul. 2, 2021

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