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CANADA DAY  

sexyldy1000 68F  
10139 posts
7/1/2021 11:02 am
CANADA DAY



Today is Canada Day. It is a federal statutory holiday celebrating the anniversary of the July 1, 1867 , enactment of the British North America Act, which united three colonies into a single country called Canada within the British Empire.

This year's celebrations are sombre, with the recent discovery of the remains of hundreds of Indigenous at former residential schools. Many cities and towns have scaled back or cancelled Canada Day celebrations outright to make space for those grieving the lost and forgotten.

Canadian Heritage is still holding its virtual Canada Day events, including an online concert featuring French, English and Indigenous musicians. However, as those events kick off, the flag on the Peace Tower in Ottawa will sit at half-mast.

As our Prime Minister stated, " We must reflect on our country’s historical failures and the injustices that still exist for Indigenous peoples and many others in Canada."

I will never deny that this is my home. I will be honest about our past and do my best and what is necessary to help build a better Canada.




sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/1/2021 11:15 am

O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us 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.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
7/1/2021 11:18 am

Well said, and sad, and unfortunately... true!

Ok...
NOW can I open the bottle of wine? 😎🍷🍷❗


1delightfulm69 69M

7/1/2021 11:54 am

Excellent post....THX


Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 posts
7/1/2021 12:08 pm

Happy Canada Day my friend, I hope you enjoy your Holiday and have a great weekend..

Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on..


Unzipmeslowly51 54M

7/1/2021 4:23 pm

Happy canada day to you all😊


nsnguystill 71M
428 posts
7/1/2021 6:50 pm

As our Prime Minister stated, " We must reflect on our country’s historical failures and the injustices that still exist for Indigenous peoples and many others in Canada."
it is a hollow gesture to have a silver tongue
it is a brave thing to correct the mistakes of the past
give those that we have wronged, the closure they seek
give them the names of the children we have stolen and hidden
give them closer
give them peace
show backbone show dignity show compassion
this is the canada i want to be proud to say
i am canadian... and i'll take a double, double (what that is american now?)

there is a world of difference between insane and stupid


resant78 45M  
3326 posts
7/1/2021 9:03 pm

happy Canada Day my friend!

I have visited Calgary and Vancouver on a road trip eight years ago.
I loved both cities! I hope to go back again someday.


MrRareity 64M  
4589 posts
7/1/2021 10:27 pm

It has been a sad times things will get better. Enjoy the freedom that you have and be thankful that politicians aren't trying to take away some of your rights.

We have two lives, and the second begins when we realise we have only one - Confucious


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/2/2021 7:33 am

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    Well said, and sad, and unfortunately... true!

    Ok...
    NOW can I open the bottle of wine? 😎🍷🍷❗
Agree. Do you have any chilled Sauvignon Blanc?


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/2/2021 7:35 am

Another year, when Canada Day cannot be celebrated the same as in the past. Thanks for stopping by.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/2/2021 7:35 am

    Quoting Tmptrzz:
    Happy Canada Day my friend, I hope you enjoy your Holiday and have a great weekend..
Thanks for your good wishes. Hope you have a July 4th


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/2/2021 7:39 am

    Quoting  :

Yes, agree. How to deal with those pasts can be confusing, challenging and heartbreaking. But, we can't deny facts. Here, statues have been defaced, destroyed, consideration being given to renaming streets, etc. It will take years to correct. Thank you for stopping by. Perhaps, you will again


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/2/2021 7:40 am

    Quoting  :

Thank you. It was the same as in the past. Here's to a brighter future.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/2/2021 7:41 am

Thank you. Here's to a brighter future. Thanks for stopping by.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/2/2021 7:42 am

    Quoting nsnguystill:
    As our Prime Minister stated, " We must reflect on our country’s historical failures and the injustices that still exist for Indigenous peoples and many others in Canada."
    it is a hollow gesture to have a silver tongue
    it is a brave thing to correct the mistakes of the past
    give those that we have wronged, the closure they seek
    give them the names of the children we have stolen and hidden
    give them closer
    give them peace
    show backbone show dignity show compassion
    this is the canada i want to be proud to say
    i am canadian... and i'll take a double, double (what that is american now?)
Well said! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/2/2021 7:43 am

    Quoting resant78:
    happy Canada Day my friend!

    I have visited Calgary and Vancouver on a road trip eight years ago.
    I loved both cities! I hope to go back again someday.
Glad to hear you enjoyed your experiences in 2 great cities Hope you have a July 4th


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/2/2021 7:45 am

    Quoting MrRareity:
    It has been a sad times things will get better. Enjoy the freedom that you have and be thankful that politicians aren't trying to take away some of your rights.
I am indeed still thankful for all that my country does right. Health care being near the top of the list! Hope you have a great July 4


p1947q 77M  
140 posts
7/2/2021 12:40 pm

Love your post. Wish everyone would adopt the principles in the last two paragraphs, especially the United States.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/3/2021 6:59 am

    Quoting p1947q:
    Love your post. Wish everyone would adopt the principles in the last two paragraphs, especially the United States.
I am indeed still thankful for all that my country does right. Health care being near the top of the list! Hope you have a great July 4


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