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State & history

Before 1982, what was the official name of the 1 July holiday now called Canada Day?

  • A Confederation Day
  • ✓ Dominion Day Your answer
  • C Empire Day
  • D Victoria Day

Correct!

From 1879 the holiday was called Dominion Day, after the 'Dominion of Canada' created in 1867. Parliament renamed it Canada Day in 1982.

Source: Canadian Heritage – History of Canada Day; The Canadian Encyclopedia – Canada Day

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