
Canada Day History, Trivia, and Celebrations
Since March 14, 2025 Mark Carney has been the 24th Prime Minister of Canada.
Thanks Elizabeth. You beat me to the punch.
Happy Canada Day to all. Americans can celebrate with us as we often celebrate July 4th if we are visiting. Or just need another excuse this week.
Michele Stobie in British Columbia BC Canada.
Canada's Prime Minister is Mark Carney!!!!
Same difference.
You beat me to it Connie!
Your lyrics for Canada's national anthem are not quite complete. While they are currently correct for the English version, there is a French version and 2 bilingual versions. Possible unlike your American national anthem, there have been many changes over the years. This could be an idea for a future article for next year. The original song was actually French not English. If you consult www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca you will see how controversial this song actually is/was and why it took so long to make it the official anthem of the country.
Best regards for your four of July celebrations. Enjoy.
And as to your request on how I spent my holiday...I spent it in quite contemplation of all the changes I've seen and experienced over my past to years.
I noticed NewfoundlandLabrador is not mentioned in your history. Is there a reason for this? Newfoundland joined confederation in 1949 that made us Canadians. Another question? I am in my late 70's why is it that Canada seems to always end at Halifax? I am a proud Canadian and I do not wish for my Province of Newfoundland to be left out of anything that pertains to Canada. Please reply with an answer of understanding.
Thank you.
God Bless Canada......which includes Newfoundland. Will be celebrating tomorrow.
Major Lorne Hiscock
Lewisporte, NL
Canada
Labrador was part of the Province of Canada initially; we have edited the article for clarity. We neglected to name every province and territory in this article, but that certainly doesn’t mean that we think less of Newfoundland! Thank you for your comment!
Linda: You are quibbling over semantics. A significant number of Indigenous children died while attending residential schools, with some schools experiencing rates as high as 1 death per 20 students. An exact number of school-related deaths remains unknown due to incomplete records from negligence. It is unclear how the children died at the schools, which were buffeted by disease outbreaks a century ago, and where children faced sexual, physical and emotional abuse and violence.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report estimates the number of unmarked graves to be 3,200. However, other sources state this is a conservative estimate, and the actual number could be much higher.
A tragedy indeed!
So far, all of the alleged unmarked graves are proven to be not graves at all.