01/07/2025
🎯Canada Day
🪂On the occasion of Canada Day on July 1, 2024, International School would like to extend our warmest congratulations to our Canadian lecturers. May the blessings of God keep you and your beloved ones happy and healthy on this special day and always.
Canada Day, celebrated annually on July 1st, marks the anniversary of the confederation of Canada. On this day in 1867, the British North America Act (now known as the Constitution Act, 1867) united the colonies of Canada (Ontario and Quebec), New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia into a single Dominion within the British Empire. This event is considered the birth of modern Canada.
This act established Canada's federal structure and parliamentary system. The holiday was originally called Dominion Day but was renamed Canada Day in 1982 to reflect a more modern and inclusive national identity. The day commemorates the confederation of Canada and its subsequent growth and independence, culminating in the patriation of the Constitution in 1982.
Canada Day is a national holiday featuring various festivities, including parades, fireworks, concerts, and cultural displays. People celebrate with family gatherings, barbecues, and public events that reflect Canadian pride and heritage. The day is an opportunity for Canadians to express their national identity and celebrate their history and achievements.