Public Life on Canada Day
On Canada Day, all the provisional administrations take part in the celebrations. Majority of the organizations, stores, shops, and many of the businesses are officially closed while some of the book shops, gas stations, medical shops, and health care centers are open in case of any emergency.
- Post offices are eventually closed on Canada Day.
- All the educational institutions and schools are closed, which coincides with the country’s summer vacation.
- Public transportation services might follow a shortened schedule or their regular one.
For major and important events, some special and additional services are offered by the government in some of the places. There may be minor local traffic disruptions as a result of street closures for the celebrations, concerts, parades, and other things.
Canada Day
The celebration of Canada Day started on the 1st of July in the year 1867. On this day, Canada became an independent and self-governing dominion. Canada also became a federation of 4 provinces including Nova Scotia, Ontario, New Brunswick, and the last Quebec province.
Till the year 1982, this day was celebrated as Dominion Day but afterwards, the name changed to Canada Day. 1st July is considered the official day to celebrate Canada Day from 1983. Canada Day in the year 2024 will be marked as the 157th anniversary of this celebration.