Canada Day Memories
June 30, 2017
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, senators recall their favourite Canada Day memories .
Whether it is gathering around a campfire, watching fireworks or spending time with family, Canadians from coast to coast to coast have fond memories of celebrating Canada’s birthday.
Watch the videos below as Canadian senators from across the country reflect on what Canada Day means to them.
.@SenHarder received a precious keepsake and played in an orchestra at Expo 67 for #Canada100. How will you celebrate #Canada150? pic.twitter.com/nPQOcX5D0V
— Senate of Canada (@SenateCA) June 30, 2017
.@SenTMM sings “happy birthday” to Canada at his annual #CanadaDay party in Nova Scotia. How will you celebrate #Canada150? pic.twitter.com/AaCnrerGWd
— Senate of Canada (@SenateCA) June 29, 2017
.@SenDianeGriffin recounts memories of farmyard fireworks in PEI for #CanadaDay. How will you celebrate #Canada150? pic.twitter.com/ttnGZAANtS
— Senate of Canada (@SenateCA) June 30, 2017
Senator @wellsdavid tells us why July 1st is both Memorial Day and Canada Day in Newfoundland & Labrador. How will you celebrate #Canada150? pic.twitter.com/Jo5U2XBzzu
— Senate of Canada (@SenateCA) June 30, 2017
.@SenCormier describes how he once got a little help from his friends on #CanadaDay in Caraquet. How will you celebrate #Canada150? pic.twitter.com/9hGXxpnRfD
— Senate of Canada (@SenateCA) June 30, 2017
.@SenRosaGalvez talks about gathering with family by lakes and rivers for #CanadaDay. How will you celebrate #Canada150? pic.twitter.com/VIRKLSObM4
— Senate of Canada (@SenateCA) June 30, 2017