Canada Day: Latest News

Canada Day approaches, but a new poll suggests their minds aren’t full of the knowledge needed to pass a citizenship test.In a survey of 1,512 Canadian adults, Leger found that only 23 per cent would pass the citizenship test, based on their answers to 10 randomly selected questions.People who wish to become Canadian need to answer 20 questions about citizens’ rights and responsibilities, as well as Canada’s history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols.They need to score at least 75 per cent to pass, but the average score of the Canadians who were surveyed was only 49 per cent.The questions focused on things like famous Canadians (Who is John Buchan?), history (Who established the first European settlements in Canada?) and national symbols (Whose portrait is on the Canadian $10 bill?).The correct answers, for those struggling along with most survey respondents, are: a popular governor general, the French and Viola Desmond.History questions seemed to trip up respondents the most: For example, only 24 per cent knew that the House of Commons recognized in 2006 that the Quebecois form a nation within a united Canada.Only 29 per cent knew the Constitutional Act granted legislative assemblies elected by the people, and only 41 per cent knew that English settlement began in 1610.They fared slightly better when it came to national symbols and influential people: 49 per cent knew that Marjorie Turner-Bailey is an Olympian and descendant of black loyalists, and 42 per cent recognized Canada’s motto, “From sea to sea.”Most Canadians were also in-the-know about the main groups of Indigenous Peoples in the country, with 79 per cent correctly identifying First Nations, Metis and Inuit.People in Western Canada scored

coronavirus pandemic.Groups are still limited to no more than 10 people and they must be two metres apart unless they are from the same household, as per restrictions implemented by the province.

Canada Day takes place this coming Wednesday, and many Edmontonians take the day to celebrate with family and friends. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, this year will look much different than others.Currently, provincial health regulations allow for gatherings of up to 50 people inside, or 100 outside, as long as a physical distance of two metres is possible between people who aren’t in the same household or cohort.Dr.

Canada Day celebration in Peterborough, Ont., on Wednesday due to the coronavirus pandemic.The pandemic has already forced the cancellation of the city’s annual parade and the Rotary Clubs of Peterborough and Peterborough Kawartha annual fireworks display at Del Crary Park.The annual Multicultural Festival at Del Crary Park is also cancelled, however, the host New Canadians Centre will be hosting “Peterborough is My Home” – a number of online events including live music.

coronavirus pandemic.Fort Henry will be offering self-guided tours with the Fort Henry guard acting out certain experiences, while Upper Canada Village will be offering guided tours.“We have truly missed welcoming guests to our historic sites. Our teams have been hard at work preparing the grounds and adjusting programming to deliver safe experiences at these unique attractions.

COVID-19 pandemic means Canada’s Largest Ribfest at Spencer Smith Park in Burlington will not happen this summer.The Rotary Club of Burlington-Lakeshore has found a creative way to keep the tradition alive, however, in a scaled-down, physically distanced sort of way.It will be hosting a drive-thru ribfest on Canada Day, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the Burlington Centre parking lot at Fairview St and Guelph Line.

COVID-19 pandemic continues and the province moves forward with Stage 2 of its relaunch plan, many Calgarians are left wondering how they’ll able to celebrate one of the city’s biggest holidays of the year.Canada Day is just two weeks away, and this year it will look a lot different for residents in Calgary, even as restrictions in the city continue to ease amid the pandemic.

City council has approved a temporary ban on the sale and use of fireworks in Hamilton, but feelings are mixed on the issue.