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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun July 1, observed in Canada in commemoration of the formation of the Dominion in 1867.

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  • proper noun A Canadian statutory holiday celebrating the country's creation in 1867, celebrated each year on July 1st.

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Examples

  • The six-day visit means that for the first time since she became Governor General Jean is out of the country for Canada Day, which is even more of a special occasion this year since the Queen is visiting and Jean's four-year term of office expires in September.

    canada.com Top Stories 2010

  • The six-day visit means that for the first time since she became Governor General Jean is out of the country for Canada Day, which is even more of a special occasion this year since the Queen is visiting and Jean's four-year term of office expires in September.

    canada.com Top Stories 2010

  • Victoria Day and then Canada Day, which is July 1st.

    SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page 2009

  • The background to the captain's post is that July 1 was Canada Day, which is roughly equivalent to the July 4 Independence Day celebrated in the USA.

    Planet Atheism 2009

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  • Who ever said that Canada Day should be the only day that we show our love for our country?

    Would someone please spit on Hunter? CC 2009

  • Today is Canada Day, the anniversary of the uniting of four Provinces into a single country on July 1st, 1867.

    Happy Birthday Canada! America Could Learn A Lot from You 2009

  • Why are no Canadian teams playing Canada Day games?

    Week at a Glance: Let's not do this week over again Andrew Bates 2009

  • My preprinted calendar from the Staples catalog is filled with days to celebrate or commemorate - the Lunar New Year, Benito Juarez 'birthday, Armed Forces Day, Canada Day.

    Katie Buckland: The Senate Should Immediately Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act 2009

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