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WTF? Who's Mr. Pillow Pants? - Clerks 2

Canada Day

Background

On June 20, 1868, a proclamation signed by the Governor General, Lord Monck, called upon all Her Majesty's loving subjects throughout Canada to join in the celebration of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada on July 1^st.

The July 1 holiday was established by statute in 1879, under the name Dominion Day.

There is no record of organized ceremonies after this first anniversary, except for the 50^th anniversary of Confederation in 1917, at which time the new Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings, under construction, was dedicated as a memorial to the Fathers of Confederation and to the valour of Canadians fighting in the First World War in Europe.

The next celebration was held in 1927 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation. It was highlighted by the laying of the cornerstone by the Governor General of the Confederation Building on Wellington Street and the inauguration of the Carillon in the Peace Tower.

Since 1958, the government has arranged for an annual observance of Canada's national day with the Secretary of State of Canada in charge of the coordination. The format provided for a Trooping the Colours ceremony on the lawn of Parliament Hill in the afternoon, a sunset ceremony in the evening followed by a mass band concert and fireworks display.

Another highlight was Canada's Centennial in 1967 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attended the celebrations with Parliament Hill again being the backdrop for a large scale official ceremony.

The format changed in 1968 with the addition of multicultural and professional concerts held on Parliament Hill including a nationally televised show. Up until 1975, the focus of the celebrations, under the name "Festival Canada", was held in the National Capital Region during the whole month of July and involved numerous cultural, artistic and sport activities, as well as municipalities and voluntary organizations. The celebration was cancelled in 1976 but was reactivated in 1977.

A new formula was developed in 1980 whereby the National Committee (the federal government organization charged with planning Canada's Birthday celebrations) stressed and sponsored the development of local celebrations all across Canada. "Seed money" was distributed to promote popular and amateur activities organized by volunteer groups in hundreds of local communities. The same approach was also followed for the 1981 celebrations with the addition of fireworks displays in 15 major cities across the nation.

On October 27, 1982, July 1^st which was known as "Dominion Day" became "Canada Day".

Since 1985, Canada Day Committees are established in each province and territory to plan, organize and coordinate the Canada Day celebrations locally. Grants are provided by the Department to

          We put the Balls where the Queen wants 'em!!

Thank you fellas.

Yup, today is Canada's birthday. She's 137 today. On July 1, 1867, the British government under Queen Victoria (Regina, Imperatrix), approved the British North America Act, which allowed Canada to become an independent country with its own government. This new nation, which remained loyal to Britain, was called the Dominion of Canada. At that time, the new Dominion of Canada had only four provinces (Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) and one big f*ck-off territory (everything North and West of Ontario was The NorthWest Territories. Inventive, non?) These days, of course, there are 10 provinces and 3 territories. And I'll buy for the first American who can name all of them without cheating and using the 'Net.

Sturgis pretty much gave the official rundown, so I'll just throw in some trivia and stuff:
-  Canada Day is always observed on July 1st unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case it is observed the following day. (But, of course, many people still celebrate on the Sunday. And the Monday. And the preceeding Friday and Saturday. Hey, it's patriotism, damnit, not alcoholism.).
- Up until 1982, Canada Day was known as Dominion Day. In 1982, Parliament passed an act changing the name to Canada Day.
- The Canadian Coat of Arms motto: A Mari usque ad Mare -- this means from Sea to Sea. The motto is based on biblical scripture: "He shall have dominion from sea to sea and from the river unto the ends of the earth (Psalm 72:8)". (Et voila! a Sunday School lesson is born.)

Canadian trivia website:

http://www-2.cs.cmu.edu/Unofficial/Canadiana/README.html

And another:

http://canadaonline.about.com/od/canadaday/a/canadachecklist.htm

Official Government Confederation Website:

http://www.collectionscanada.ca/2/18/index-e.html

http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/Columnists/Ottawa/Steve_Madely/2004/07/01/520938.html

Thu, July 1, 2004

At the Tomb on Canada Day
By Steve Madely -- For the Ottawa Sun

If this is a typical Canada Day, the most sought out, most visited tiny spot of land in the entire country will be swathed in tiny flags by the end of the day.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is situated in the very heart of Ottawa, whose downtown core becomes a sea of partygoers each July 1.

From kiddies in their Canada hats, to teens draped in flags, to grandmas and grandpas decked out in their red pants and white shoes, the entire centre of the city will overflow with hundreds of thousands celebrating the holiday.

They'll dance on Parliament Hill, giggle at buskers in Major's Hill Park, cool off in fountains on Sparks St. and the Byward Market, chomp on chicken and hot dogs and poutine, and surrounded by all the revelry many will make a brief and somber stop.

By midnight, after the fireworks are silent and the crowds have dispersed, this single most hallowed spot in the country will be layered in tiny paper flags.

They'll be carefully placed on the Tomb, in a gentle act of gratitude to those who fought for freedom.

It is similar to the scene each Remembrance Day.

That's when, after the wreath-laying by the official parties at the National War Memorial, ordinary citizens who attend the ceremonies walk up to the brass and granite Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and drop their poppies and bouquets of fresh flowers in silent tribute.

It is a deeply moving part of each Nov. 11.

But on Canada Day, this deliberate, solemn, and collective gesture of dropping off flags stands out amidst the merrymaking.

There is no organized ritual, no public invitation to participate, it is entirely spontaneous.

Not by the thousands, most are too caught up in the festivities, but certainly by the hundreds they'll pause and place their flags.

Canadians at their best, saying a simple thank you.

Our family made the mistake one Canada Day of camping at Algonquin Park.

Don't get me wrong: It's beautiful up there, I'd go at a moment's notice, but never again on July 1.

Somehow it didn't feel right not to be celebrating.

My wife and I vowed never to do it again.

Whether it's downtown in the capital, or in a smaller community, we need our Canada Day fix.

We have to stand with others and sing the anthem, crowd gaze and amaze ourselves at the diversity of people who make Canada their home.

At the parade in Quyon, the Sunset Ceremonies in Fort Henry, picnicking at Kingsmere, or caught up in the seemingly semi-annual downpour on Parliament Hill, we party because it is worth partying.

For all our political disagreements and frustrations, there is no place on Earth where they have it better than Canadians.

So good, some become so self-absorbed, so apathetic they forget to vote and take it all for granted. But before you begin to worry that they are the norm, join the river of revellers downtown today, or take your lawn chair to the band concert at Andy Hayden Park.

Reassure yourself that by far, most of us know we have something worth celebrating and protecting.

None more so than those who will visit the Tomb and pay their respects.

I'm very proud to have been on the parade that brought him home.

WTF? Who's Mr. Pillow Pants? - Clerks 2

"Wasn't that the guy they found in France (Vimy Ridge?) and buried with full military honours PC?"

yep, brought him home a few years ago.

"Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Labrador
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Ontario (Where Dan Ackroyd was born they say)
Quebec (Where the Frogs Live and you can have 'em.)
Alberta
Manitoba
British Columbia
Yukon Territory
Northwest Territory
Inuit Territory (Where the Eskimos Live and God Bless 'em)"

ooohhhh, so close! But no beer for you! One of the provinces you named, isn't, and you misnamed a territory. I won't give the answers yet, because we may have more players.