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Happy Birthday Canada
« on: Jun 30^th, 2003, 7:05pm »

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The 'You're a Great Canadian' Canada Day Quiz 2003

True or false? Wilfrid Laurier was the first Prime Minister born in what is now Quebec

By Randy Ray and Mark Kearney

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On this Canada Day 2003, take a few moments to test your knowledge of the politicians, symbols and political events that are an integral part of Canada's history.

Score well and you might just deserve the title "Right Honourable."

1. Canadian-born Andrew Bonar Law was once Prime Minister of which country?

a) Great Britain b) Australia c) Canada d) South Africa

2. When Canada was formed in 1867, what was the maximum yearly salary a Member of Parliament could earn?

a) $300 b) $600 c) $1,200 d) $3,000.

3. What was Prime Minister John Diefenbaker's middle name?

a) Herbert b) Albert c) Michael d) George e) Arthur

4. What is the name of the statue on the dome of the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg?

5. True or false? Wilfrid Laurier was the first Prime Minister born in what is now Quebec.

6. In which year was "O Canada" officially proclaimed as Canada's national anthem?

a) 1939 b) 1967 c) 1977 d) 1980 e) never

7. Red and white are the colours of Canada's national flag. Who designated them as Canada's official colours?

a) King George V b) Prime Minister Lester Pearson c) Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent d) Queen Elizabeth II

8. In addition to being Prime Ministers of Canada, what do Sir John A. Macdonald and Sir John Sparrow David Thompson have in common?

a) both were born in Kingston b) both died while in office c) they were elected to the House of Commons on the same day d) neither ever married.

9. E.B. Eddy was the founder of a successful lumber, paper and match business in Hull and in the late 1800s, served as the community's mayor. While mayor, which of the following can he take credit for?

a) introduction of a bill to create the city of Hull b) a 50-per-cent reduction in property taxes for Hull businesses c) opening the first tavern in Hull.

10. Where in Canada did women first have the legal right to vote?

a) Quebec b) Ontario c) Nova Scotia d) Manitoba

11. Who held the office of Prime Minister for the shortest period of time?

a) Alexander Mackenzie b) Sir Charles Tupper c) Joe Clark d) John Turner

12. What final alteration was made in 1965 before the red and white Maple Leaf flag was adopted?

a) the maple leaf was enlarged by one inch b) a deeper shade of red was used c) two points were removed from the base of the maple leaf d) the stem of the maple leaf was shortened.

13. What was flying atop the Peace Tower on Feb. 15, 1965 before the first official raising of Canada's Maple Leaf flag took place?

a) the Union Jack b) nothing c) Red Ensign d) the Governor General's standard

14. Who was the first Senator to serve as Canada's Prime Minister?

15. In what year did the Conservative Party and the Progressive Party merge to become the Progressive Conservative Party?

a) 1939 b) 1952 c) 1941 d) 1954

16. What did the federal government outlaw in September 1972 for safety reasons?

a) firecrackers b) open-wheeled go-carts c) smoking in airplanes d) expense accounts for politicians.

17. I was a champion of justice issues including women's rights when I was elected to the House of Commons in 1921. Who am I?

18. Three of the four original provinces that made up Canada on July 1, 1867 were Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia. Name the fourth.

19. Where did MPs meet after fire gutted the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings in 1916?

a) The East Block b) Ottawa City Hall c) the Museum of Nature d) Lansdowne Park

20. Unscramble the following letters to form the name of one of Canada's Prime Ministers: tarruh gmeenhi.

Randy Ray of Ottawa, a former Parliament Hill correspondent, and Mark Kearney of London, Ont., are the authors of The Great Canadian Trivia Books and I Know That Name! The People Behind Canada's Best-Known Brand Names. For more Canadiana, visit their Web site at www.triviaguys.com

ANSWERS

1. a) Great Britain, in 1922
2. b) $600
3. d) George
4. The Golden Boy
5. False. Sir John Abbott, Canada's third prime minister, was born in Lower Canada (now Quebec)
6. d) 1980
7. a) King George
8. b) both died while in office, Macdonald, on June 6, 1891 and Thompson, on Dec. 12, 1894.
9. a) a bill to create the city of Hull
10. d) Manitoba, where females won the right to vote in January 1916.
11. b) Sir Charles Tupper, who led the country for 69 days in 1896. John Turner came second, being PM for 80 days in 1984.
12. c) two points were removed from the base of the maple leaf reducing the number of points to 11 from 13.
13. d) the Governor General's standard.
14. Sir John Joseph Caldwell Abbott, who served as Canada's second Prime Minister from June 16, 1891 until Nov. 24, 1892.
15. c) 1941 under leader John Bracken of Manitoba
16. a) firecrackers
17. Agnes Macphail
18. New Brunswick
19. c) in the auditorium at the Museum of Nature, then known as the Victoria Museum
20. Arthur Meighen, Canada's ninth

(taken from http://www.thehilltimes.ca/2003/june/30/trivia/ )

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Canada Day Checklist
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Canada Day Checklist

Go to http://canadaonline.about.com/library/weekly/aa062698.htm?once=true& to find out the Things you need to know to celebrate Canada Day

Canada is having another birthday on July 1, marking the anniversary of Canadian Confederation in 1867.

Here's some useful information at this website to help you celebrate Canada Day.

The Canadian Flag
History, symbolism and protocol for flying the Canadian flag.
English words to "O Canada!"
French words to "O Canada!"
Fireworks Safety
Origin of the name "Canada"
The Fathers of Confederation
How to identify a maple tree
How big the crowd is on Parliament Hill
(This Public Works Canada Web cam is right across the street. )

Have a Happy Birthday, Canada!

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The Canadian National Anthem - words and history
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Official Lyrics of O Canada!

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

The History of the National Anthem
Summary

"O Canada" was proclaimed Canada's national anthem on July 1, 1980, 100 years after it was first sung on June 24, 1880. The music was composed by Calixa Lavallée, a well-known composer; French lyrics to accompany the music were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. The song gained steadily in popularity. Many English versions have appeared over the years. The version on which the official English lyrics are based was written in 1908 by Mr. Justice Robert Stanley Weir. The official English version includes changes recommended in 1968 by a Special Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Commons. The French lyrics remain unaltered.

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did you get all of those right? Lips Sealed

Happy Canada day to all my Canadian friends!! I hope all have a great day off from work or if you don't work..just enjoy the celebrations!

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on Jun 30^th, 2003, 7:23pm, darnchts wrote:

did you get all of those right? Lips Sealed

I thought YOU were the inquistee Wink

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so I've been told..but where's the whales? awww..up near where East is I've been told Grin

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with apologies to non canucks ~ this was from a molson canadian beer ad from about two and a half years ago ~

I A M C A N A D I A N !!!

I am not a lumberjack or a fur trader,

And I don't live in an igloo or eat blubber or own a dogsled,

And I don't know Jimmy, Sally, or Susie from Canada,

Although I am certain they are really, really nice.

I have a Prime Minister, not a President.

I speak English and French, not American.

And I pronounce it "about" ... not "a-boot".

I can proudly sew my country's flag on my backpack.

I believe in peacekeeping not policing;

Diversity not assimilation;

And that the beaver is a truly proud and noble animal!

A tuque is hat; a chesterfield is a couch.

And it is pronounced ZED not ZEE, ZED!

Canada is the second largest landmass,

The first nation of hockey,

And the best part of North America!

MY NAME IS (add your name here) AND I AM CANADIAN!!!

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THE MOUNTIE SONG
by the arrogant worms

When I was a kid I wanted to grow up
And be cop in a province town or county
I thought it would be great if
Someday I could only ever be a mountie
I wanted to beat up crooks and make arrests
Because that's part of the profession
But now I sit on my horse and tell
American tourists the Parliament's in session
I really don't look good in red

And my stupid hat flies off my head in every parade
I'm young and strong and have no fear
But now I'm spending my career in motorcades
I wanna enforce the law

I wanna wear normal clothes
I don't wanna have to smile
For diplomats' home videos
I'm good at working real hard
I should have joined the coast guard
Oh no, the RCMP
Is not the life for me

I used to think that a mountie had to be
Honest, loyal, humble, strong and thrifty
But even though we don't break ranks
We get no thanks
They took us off the fifty
(dollar bill)
On Sussex Drive in hallowed halls
We act like guards in shopping malls
It's such a pain
Like someone's plotting the assassination
Of the Minister if Sports and Recreation
Oh that's insane!
Sometimes I just want to puke
On Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
Dudley Do-Right's such a jerk
(Damn you, Snidely!)
And though he tries with all his heart
My horse couldn't catch a golfing cart
Some days I hate to go to work

I wanna enforce the law
I wanna wear normal clothes
I don't wanna have to smile
For diplomats' home videos
I'm good at working real hard
I should have joined the coast guard
Oh no, the RCMP
Is not the life for me

I wanna enforce the law
I wanna wear normal clothes
I don't wanna have to smile
For diplomats' home videos
I'm good at working real hard
I should have joined the coast guard
Oh no, the RCMP
Is not the life for me

Oh no
It's not the life for me
Oh no
It's not the life for me

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O Canada

O Canada!
Terre de nos aďeux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!

Car ton bras sait porter l'épée,
Il sait porter la croix!

Ton histoire est une épopée
Des plus brillants exploits.

Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.

Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.

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It's all French to me Shocked

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OK now we just need to post the bilingual version and we are all set.

Canadians have three national anthems. One in french, one in english and one that alternates. Talk about equality!

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in elementary school we would sing both the english and then the french version but never alternating. i would so like to learn that one. i had already decided prior to this evening that i wanted to participate in something canada dayish tomorrow because i am very proud to be a canadian.

i wonder if there is a newfie version?

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Addams - do you remember Canada Day - two years ago, when we celebrated throughout the time zones with MJB and others? Who woulda thunk I would be living here now? Who woulda thunk it? Kiss

All rise - all rise.......

Listen to "O Canada"

Official Lyrics of O Canada!

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

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Re: Happy Birthday Canada
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we had a faboulous Canada Day yesterday visiting this place. Sadly it was not that busy because the number of tourists is way down in Toronto right now - but it was a great time for us because there were not long waits to get on the rides.

Wednesday had never been there before and we had such a wonderful time on the rides and in the Splash Works. Not to mention I had no idea that I can drive to this place in 25 minutes. I can't drive to work in 25 minutes.

Hope you all had a Happy Canada Day too.

Oh, the link is http://www.canadas-wonderland.com/

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