Canada by the Numbers for July 1, 2019

The following is from CBC NEWS online June 29, 2019

Today is Canada Day, and to mark the country's 152nd birthday, here is a bit of trivia – by the numbers – about Canada. Some we can be proud of, others we could improve.

Enjoy.   [visuals courtesy Sylvia]

37,578,285 — Canada's population as of 12:15 p.m. ET on Friday.

3,463,000 — the country's estimated population in 1867.

46,995,360 — the number of maple taps in Canadian trees in 2016.

36,581 — the number of people who attended Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill last year.

34.7 C — the daily high temperature in Ottawa last July 1.

11 — the number of statutory holidays in most Canadian provinces and territories.

19 — the number in Japan this year, due to the ascension of the new emperor.

28 — the number of public holidays in Cambodia.

1st — Canada's rank among the 25 countries that accepted UN refugees in 2018.

28,100 — the number of refugees who resettled here last year.

1.4 million — the number of people in need of permanent resettlement.

9th — Canada's ranking among nations in the latest World Happiness Report, just behind New Zealand and ahead of Austria.

5th — Canada's ranking in 2015.

82.782 years — the life expectancy in Canada for 2019.

21st— this country's ranking for life expectancy, behind Jersey and ahead of Spain.

5.4 per cent — Canada's jobless rate in May, the lowest figure in at least 43 years.

1.23 — The percentage of Canada's GDP devoted to military spending in 2018.

14th — Canada's place on the list of world's biggest defence spenders last year.

$21.6 billion US — the amount Canada spent on its military in 2018.  1.2 — the percentage of last year's record $1.822 trillion in global military spending that Canada was responsible for.

$4.27 billion US — the amount Canada devoted to foreign aid in 2017.

5,032 – the number of bars, restaurants and other establishments licensed to sell alcohol in Canada in 2018.

360 — the actual and planned cannabis retail locations across Canada as of May 2019.

5.884 million litres — the volume of eggnog sold commercially in Canada in December 2018.

7 —the reported number of fireworks accidents/incidents in Canada in 2017-2018

Almost 70 — the percentage of Canadians who participate in outdoor or wilderness activities.

44 —the percentage who say they hike or backpack.

32 — the percentage who view or photograph wildlife. 
16 — the percentage who forage for food.

704 megatonnes — Canada's total greenhousegas emissions in 2016.

1st — Canada's ranking in per capita carbon emissions among G20 nations.

7th — Canada's overall world ranking.

206,624,103 – the number of potted plants produced in Canada in 2017.

$5.9 billion – the amount spent by Canadian households on tools and equipment for home and gardenin the last quarter of 2018.

5,032 – the number of bars, restaurants and other establishments licensed to sell alcohol in Canada in 2018.

360 — the actual and planned cannabis retail locations across Canada as of May 2019.

5.884 million litres — the volume of eggnog sold commercially in Canada in December 2018.

7 —the reported number of fireworks accidents/incidents in Canada in 2017-2018

Happy 150th Birthday Canada

Canada Day celebrates the birthday of Canada. 150 years ago, On July 1, 1867, Canada became a new federation with its own constitution by signing the Constitution Act - formerly known as the British North America Act.

Community-driven projects form the basis for the celebrations of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation.

Communities all across the country are celebrating today and highlighting regional talent and expertise, as well as the various facets of Canada’s diversity. Projects include festivals, youth exchanges and forums, cultural projects and works of art.

Join the celebration, it’s happening in your community too! Here is a partial list of what is happening in BC today.

• Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce - Tri-Conic Challenge
• Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest - Théâtre bilingue de marionnettes de pionniers francophones de la C.B. (in french only)
• Centre for Indo Canadian Studies (University of Fraser Valley) – (Dis) Enfranchisement: 1907-1947 The Forty Year Struggle.
• City of Fort St. John - Canada 150 Mural Mosaic
• Corporation of the City of White Rock - The Journey: Celebrating 150 Years
• District of Port Hardy - Local First Nations History Murals
• Inclusion BC Foundation Society - BC Disability Pride Celebration and Parade
• Le Cercle des Canadiens Français de Prince George - Construction d'un canot d'écorce dans le cadre du 150ème du Canada (in french Only)
• Pacific Salmon Foundation - UNINTERRUPTED
• Peace-Liard Regional Arts Council - Alaska Highway Punk Art Project
• SCBC Stewardship Centre for BC Society - Celebrating Stewardship, Creating Stewardship Legacies
• The Corporation of the City of Duncan - Carving a Connection in Cowichan - A Commemorative Totem for Canada's 150th
• Vancouver Native Housing Society - The Kanata Project

Happy Birthday Canada Day!

Information on Canada for my Australian grandson.

Canada has a birthday on July 1st.  Canada Day is a national holiday in Canada that is celebrated with family picnics, barbeques, and fireworks.

Canada Day is always observed on July 1st unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case it is observed the following day.  (Though many people still celebrate on the Sunday).

A long time ago, Canada belonged to Great Britain, just like Australia.  Over time, parts of the country joined together and wanted to form their own government.

Australia and Canada

Australia is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the large island continent of Australia, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Australia has six states, each of which has their own democratic parliament -- New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia.  Australia also has two major mainland territories -- the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory (which contains Australia's capital city of Canberra).

Canada is part of North America. Canada is a large country. There are 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada.  Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba,
Saskatchewan,  Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut

The leader of both Canada and Australia is called the Prime Minister.


Some symbols of Canada are the beaver and the maple leaf. The word “Canada” comes from the aboriginal word “Kanata” which means village.  A village is a small community, but Canada is anything but small!  Canada is a very big country.  In fact, it is the second largest country (by area) in the world

On July 1, 1867, the British government (under Queen Victoria) approved a plan which allowed Canada to become an independent country with its own government.  This new nation, which remained loyal to Britain, was called the Dominion of Canada.  At that time, the new Dominion of Canada had only four provinces (Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick).  

I've tried to provide a BRIEF history of Canada's Birthday that you can share with your friends on Canada Day.  If you're looking for more detail on Canadian history, check out the National Library of Canada's Confederation section or try a Canadian Trivia game. Celebrating Canada Day:

Canada Day is celebrated with a wide variety of parties, BBQ's, picnics and the like.  Mary Flynn from Songs4Teachers has kindly provided a simple song to learn for Canada Day.

We're Proud to Be Canadians - song to Sing a Song of Sixpence

OR

O Canada! (in French and English) - try our National Anthem  

Canadian Fast Facts:  

O CANADA" was first sung on June 24, 1880.  But it was not officially proclaimed our national anthem until July 1, 1980

The Canadian Coat of Arms has a motto on it:  A Mari usque ad Mare -- this means from Sea to Sea.

The motto is based on biblical scripture: "He shall have dominion from sea to sea and from the river unto the ends of the earth (Psalm 72:8)".

In our anthem we ask God to keep our land glorious and free.  Our anthem is part prayer. Although we do try to keep government and religion separate in day to day practice.