Saturday, February 27, 2010

142 years ago, four British provinces in North America were united in a confederation. In 1879, the festival has name - Dominion Day, and in 1982 by Parliament it was renamed the Day of Canada.
Traditionally on the eve of the Governor-General appeals to the public with a message.
This year, Michaelle Jean, a spokesman for Queen Elizabeth II, emphasized the "unusually large contribution of young Canadians in the prosperity of the country."
Celebrations on the occasion of the Canadian tradition held on Parliament Hill, at the foot of the 100-meter tower in the world. About the tradition they begin with a solemn change of guard of honor.

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