CANADA

Canada became a country in 1867 when the British North America (BNT) Act created the Canadian federal government and proclaimed "one Dominion under the name of Canada". The BNA Act created the Canadian federal government. Canada Day celebrates the events that occurred on 1 July 1867. An Act of Parliament on 27 October 1982, officially renamed "Dominion Day" as "Canada Day".

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.