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Each year on July 1st. Canada celebrates the establishment of its separate government and the historic beginning of Home Rule.

Governed directly for centuries from the UK, Canada (in its own indomitable fashion) quietly and patiently gained full independence from Great Britain over the years as it grew from British colony, to member of the commonwealth, to full legislative independence in 1982.

In addition to countries like Australia and New Zealand, Canada remains today as a part of the British Commonwealth and Elizabeth II remains as its queen.

While there is still some controversy in areas where the French population is less than satisfied with their voice in national issues, Canada Day it is still a proud day for all Canadians.

It's also a great excuse for fireworks displays, backyard barbecues (and to celebrate with a homemade Canada Day Flag Cake), along with a fairly new tradition for shops and storekeepers now sweeping the country — the Canada Day sale.

More about Canada Day around the Web:

Happy Canada Day - With ideas for celebrating, partying, and more on Canadian trivia, movies, famous people, and more reasons to love Canada.

Theme party: Proud to be Canadian - Complete party ideas including invitations, decorating, food, drinks and menu planning, and suggested party activities.

Celebrate Canada Day In Toronto - Fireworks, music and a long list of special events are planned to mark the Canada Day festivities in Toronto. Add a virtual tour of the city and you have several excellent reasons to surf over to this site.

Canada Day in Ottawa - If your ideas of festivities includes concerts, picnics, fireworks, street performances, and other activities with hundred of thousands of revelers, Ottawa is the place to be. This year Canada Day's main sites are Parliament Hill, Major's Hill Park, Jacques-Cartier Park, and Confederation Park.

Canada Day E-Cards - "Happy Canada Day, eh?" and other cute sentiments to send to friends and family, from Canada.com.

Canada Day Crafts - From your About.com guide with a good collection of fun craft activities with complete instructions including a Canadian flag, maple leaf pin, and more.

Canada Day Clip Art - A good collections of graphics and animated gifs that you can download for your Canada Day web site or for decorations, cards and classroom activities.

Canada Day for Kids - Activity Village is a bit heavy on ads but they do have some good crafting ideas, printables and coloring pages for the kids to enjoy...

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