FOCUS - JUNE 2017 27 2017 marks a significant moment in the History of Canada. 150 years ago, Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia – united to create the Canadian Confederation, called the Dominion of Canada. On account of the British North America Act that became law July 1st 1867, these British colonies would be recog- nized as an independent nation. In the years that followed, the other provinces and territories joined the Dominion,making today’s Canada from sea to sea. NATIONAL ANTHEM 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. O Canada! Terre de nos aïeux, 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. PROUD TO BE Canada turns 150 158 Casimir Street, Port Perry 905-985-2268 MC Marlin Travel Port Perry Celebrates TICO #4577532 Leanne, Colleen, Jean, Virginia (holding Mojo) Granville Anderson MPP Durham Happy 150th Birthday Canada and Ontario! granvilleanderson.onmpp.ca | 905-697-1501