Why is Dominion Day (Canada) no longer called that? When did it change?

Answer 1

The July 1 holiday was established by statute in 1879, under the name Dominion Day.

A new formula was developed in 1980 whereby the National Committee (the federal government organization charged with planning Canada's Birthday celebrations) stressed and sponsored the development of local celebrations all across Canada. "Seed money" was distributed to promote popular and amateur activities organized by volunteer groups in hundreds of local communities. The same approach was also followed for the 1981 celebrations with the addition of fireworks displays in 15 major cities across the nation.

On October 27, 1982, July 1st which was known as "Dominion Day" became "Canada Day".

Since 1985, Canada Day Committees are established in each province and territory to plan, organize and coordinate the Canada Day celebrations locally. Grants are provided by the Department to those committees.

Answer 2

Dominion Day marked Canada's entry into the British dominion of nations, along with Australia, New Zealand, etc.
When Canada repatriated her constitution, under Pierre Elliot Trudeau, it was a declaration of independence, and for the first time, Canada had its own flag, the maple leaf. Prior to that she had always used the British flag.
As Canada was now an independent member of the British Commonwealth of nations, and no longer under the domain of Great Britain, they changed the name of the day of celebration from Dominion Day to Canada Day.

Answer 3

They can change it "officially" if they want, but for me it will always be Dominion Day,


And the 24th of May will always be Victoria Day.