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Before 1982 Canada Day was known as Dominion Day, First of July, Confederation Day, and July the First? Canada Day celebrates the events that occurred on July 1, 1867, when the British North America Act created the Canadian federal government.

The BNA Act proclaimed "one Dominion under the name of Canada," hence the original title of the holiday, "Dominion Day." Dominion Day was officially renamed "Canada Day" by an Act of Parliament on October 27, 1982. This change reflected the policy of successive governments to downplay Canada's colonial origins. Canada's national celebration is always observed on July 1, unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case it is observed the following day.

National Colors: Red and White are Canada's National colors.

Red and white were approved as Canada's official colours in the proclamation of the Royal Arms of Canada in 1921 by King George V.

In 1957, the colour of the maple leaves on the shield of the Royal Arms of Canada was changed from green on a gold ground to red on white in recognition of Canada's official colours. Maple Leaf (canadian symbol)

According to many historians, the maple leaf began to serve as a Canadian symbol as early as 1700.The maple leaf today appears on the penny. However, between 1876 and 1901, it appeared on all Canadian coins.

During the First World War, the maple leaf was included in the badge of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Since 1921, the Royal Arms of Canada have included three maple leaves as a distinctive Canadian emblem. With the proclamation of Canada's new flag in 1965, the maple leaf has become the most-prominent Canadian symbol.