Nevertheless: A great birthday to you, dear 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.

Full text, Canada's National Anthem


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July 1 is not a happy day for those who bring to mind the day of July 1, 1916, when the 1st Newfoundland Regiment was wiped out at the Battle of the Somme.