Fathers of Confederation were a dream team of lawyers, doctors, journalists and businessmen. They worked jointly to negotiate the terms of Confederation. For instance, George-Étienne Cartier and John A. Macdonald, both lawyers, presented arguments supporting confederation, and Alexander Galt, a businessman, explained the possible financial arrangements of the union.

By 1967, Canada had its own national symbols and possessed all the powers of an independent nation, except the power to amend its own Constitution (which could only be done by the British Parliament).

On April 17, 1982, Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau signed the Proclamation of the Constitution Act. The new Constitution transferred all legislative authority to Canada, including the power to make changes to the Constitution.

Canada Day was originally referred to as Dominion Day, butwas renamed Canada Day in 1982.

July 1 is also known as Moving Day in Quebec. Several people in Quebec spend Canada Day moving their belongings from one house to another because many leases commence on July 1 and last for one year.

From June 29 to July 2, 2018, Canada Day will be celebrated with various activities and performances. To take part in Canada Day events and activities in your area, click here.

Happy Canada Day and have a great long weekend!

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Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B., is a trained lawyer called to the Quebec bar in 1988 and is still a member in good standing. She practiced business, employment and labour law until 1999. For over 18 years, Yosie has been the Managing Editor of the following publications, Human Resources Advisor,