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What is Canada Day?

Canada Day is the national holiday of Canada, celebrated on July 1. When July 1 falls on a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the following day. It marks the formation of a dominion through the British North America Act in 1867. Canada Day was called Dominion Day until 1982.