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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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The passage of the bill into law is a significant victory for Carney, and upholds an election promise to remove interprovincial barriers by Canada Day on 1 July.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025

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

From Washington Times • Aug. 2, 2023

On Monday, Hannity interviewed a reporter from the conservative website Rebel News, who described the Ottawa protest site as a “family environment” and “like a Canada Day festival every day.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2022

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

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2022

The action took place on Canada Day on Thursday, when traditionally celebrations take place across the country.

From Reuters • Jul. 2, 2021

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