Posted on 06/30/2009 7:43:55 PM PDT by Loyalist
Whereas the Provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick have expressed their Desire to be federally united into One Dominion under the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, with a Constitution similar in Principle to that of the United Kingdom:
And Whereas such a Union would conduce to the Welfare of the Provinces and promote the interests of the British Empire: ...
Be it therefore enacted and declared by the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and Consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the Authority of the same, as follows:
It shall be lawful for the Queen, by and with the Advice of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, to declare by Proclamation that, on and after a Day therein appointed, not being more than Six Months after the passing of this Act, the Provinces of Canada, of Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick shall form and be One Dominion under the name of Canada; and on and after that Day those Three Provinces shall form and be One Dominion under that Name accordingly.
In Days of yore, from Britain's shore,
Wolfe the dauntless hero came,
And planted firm Britannia's flag,
On Canada's fair domain.
Here may it wave, our boast, our pride,
And joined in love together,
The thistle, shamrock, rose entwine,
The Maple Leaf forever!
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Eh?
I just go to the local package store. I get my Molson’s run up by a young lady who is a crimalien from Canada, but she is cute and law-abiding.
Canada bump
It seems like such a nice place except 1. No guns 2. Nationalized health care 3. Too cold. ;-)
Too cold? Try visiting Toronto in July when the temp and humidity is in the 90’s.
Dominion Day bump!
You’re very welcome South Dixie!
Canada Day message from Prime Minister Harper
On this day, one hundred and forty-two years ago, Confederation was born. Today, we celebrate the most peaceful, prosperous, and enduring democracy the world has ever known. We reflect on the wisdom of our ancestors who built this great land and we give thanks to those brave Canadians who risk their lives to defend us, here and around the world. Together we have faced a challenging year but we Canadians are strong and resilient people. Looking around the world, Canada has fared better than most. And looking to the future, Canada is poised to lead. We must never forget that our country, our way of life, did not happen by accident. We are a product of diverse peoples committed to common values. A country that cherishes freedom, democracy, and justice. A country proud of our past and confident in our future. So on behalf of my family, and the entire government, I want to wish Canada a very happy birthday. May God continue to keep our land glorious and free.
LOL!
Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian friends!
Thank you Army Air Corps!
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Now who's for a big ol' gooey clump of poutine? And to wash it down,
OK, never mind the poutine... :-)
BTW: We have Coffee Crisp down here now, if you know where to look.
How about butter tarts , poutine or Old Port cigars? Beavertails?
Dominion Day is great . For all Americans , may your Fourth of July be the same.
If Canada is a real country, why is the Queen Of England on their currency?
Beats having a bunch of dead guys.
Good response.
I didn’t see this thread, so I’m in late. Had to search for it!
Anyhow, Happy Canada Day to my FRiends in the North!
Happy Canada Day fanfan.
BTW, how did you talk Mr. fanfan into leting you post that pic of yourself?
LOL, Springman!
Many thanks.
I miss some things about Canada. Obama is making me miss them more...
I can’t believe what he’s getting away with.
*sigh*
Are you implying that Australia is not a real country either?
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If Australia is a real country, why is the Queen Of England on their currency?
Well now you've just gone and insulted two of America's allies in Afghanistan. It's a good thing you're not President of the United States.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/CA.html A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. Canada faces the political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care and education services, as well as responding to separatist concerns in predominantly francophone Quebec. Canada also aims to develop its diverse energy resources while maintaining its commitment to the environment.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/AS.html Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name of Great Britain. Six colonies were created in the late 18th and 19th centuries; they federated and became the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The new country took advantage of its natural resources to rapidly develop agricultural and manufacturing industries and to make a major contribution to the British effort in World Wars I and II. In recent decades, Australia has transformed itself into an internationally competitive, advanced market economy. It boasted one of the OECD's fastest growing economies during the 1990s, a performance due in large part to economic reforms adopted in the 1980s. Long-term concerns include climate-change issues such as the depletion of the ozone layer and more frequent droughts, and management and conservation of coastal areas, especially the Great Barrier Reef.
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