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144 years ago, on July 1, 1867, 3 British North American colonies (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and the Province of Canada (Ontario & Quebec) became the 4 provinces of Canada. Today is a time to celebrate the birth of our great nation. It's not a time to protest, criticize, or complain - of course you are free to choose to do so, but there are 364 other days to do this.
I love my country. I believe that Canada is by far the best country in the world. 10 provinces and 3 territories make up the federation. We are a small country by population with 34.5 million people, but we are the second largest country by area in the world (almost 10 million square km's). That gives us one of the lowest population densities in the world. We also have the longest coastline in the world - 202,080 km's.
We enjoy four beautiful seasons - each one is uniquely different.
In the winter, we get lots of snow and can get to -40 C.
In the spring flowers bloom and the grass gets green.
In the summer, it is hot and can get to 40C (104F). We have thousands of fresh water lakes to cool down in - not to mention the three oceans that surround us.
In the fall (Autumn) the leaves turn brilliant reds, orange and yellow.
In the winter, we get lots of snow and can get to -40 C.
In the spring flowers bloom and the grass gets green.
In the summer, it is hot and can get to 40C (104F). We have thousands of fresh water lakes to cool down in - not to mention the three oceans that surround us.
In the fall (Autumn) the leaves turn brilliant reds, orange and yellow.
Yes, Canada is a kaleidoscope of colours:)
We have the Rocky Mountains in the West, and the cliffs of Newfoundland in the East. We have the Arctic in the North and the Great lakes in the South. We have fresh water, clean air, blue skies and green forests all through the Dominion.(Canada Day use to be called Dominion Day).
We have the right to vote. The freedom to practice personal religion. The freedom not to practice religion. We have Universal health care for all Canadians. We are free to go from British Columbia to Newfoundland anytime we want. And the nice thing about our free country, if you don't like it - you are free to leave. No one forces a person to remain here. I am not being sarcastic or trying to be funny. For many people in this world - the country that you are born in, is the country you will die in - you are not allowed the freedom to leave.
Our culture is unique and complicated. We have two official languages - French and English. Different regions of our country are diverse, yet we all try get along. We'd rather sit down and talk an issue over than fight...unless we're playing hockey.
Canada has two official sports - Hockey in the winter, Lacrosse in the summer.
Yes, Canada is by far the most diverse country in the world...but it is my country :) and I am blessed to live in such beautiful country.
Happy birthday Canada !
Yes, Canada is by far the most diverse country in the world...but it is my country :) and I am blessed to live in such beautiful country.
Happy birthday Canada !
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