Canada Day
noun
: July 1 observed as a legal holiday in commemoration of the proclamation of dominion status in 1867
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George Springer nearly single-handedly beat the Yankees with a grand slam and seven RBI on Canada Day, and three nights later, the Jays walked off the Angels on Ernie Clement’s sacrifice bunt.
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Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 7 July 2025
That was evident on Tuesday as many Canadians across the Great White North marked Canada Day with parades, festivals, pledges of national unity and uncharacteristic displays of patriotism.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 3 July 2025
For those living in Canada, aphelion nearly coincides with their national holiday — Canada Day — on July 1.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2025
Adam Copeland Reflects On 33-Year Career On July 1st, Copeland celebrated Canada Day by reflecting on his career.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 7 July 2025
That was evident on Tuesday as many Canadians across the Great White North marked Canada Day with parades, festivals, pledges of national unity and uncharacteristic displays of patriotism.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 3 July 2025
For those living in Canada, aphelion nearly coincides with their national holiday — Canada Day — on July 1.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2025
Adam Copeland Reflects On 33-Year Career On July 1st, Copeland celebrated Canada Day by reflecting on his career.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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“Canada Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Canada%20Day. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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