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INTERESTING CANADIAN FACT OF THE WEEK (Source: Social Studies by Michael Kesterton)

On February 4th, 1986, the Canadian dollar reached a historic low of 69.13 cents (U.S). Its highest value occured during the U.S. civil war, 1861-65, when it rose to $1.45.

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Oh Canada

Oh 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.

History of the National Anthem "O Canada" was declared the national anthem on July 1, 1980, approximately 100 years after it was first sung on June 24,1880. The music was composed by Calixa Lavallee, a well known composer. The french lyrics to the music was written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. The version of the anthem which the official English lyrics was based in 1908 by Mr. Justice Robert Stanley Weir.

History of Canadian Flag The Official ceremony inaugurating the new Canadian flag was held on Parliment Hill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965 with many people in attendance. The Canadian Red Ensign, bearing the Union Jack and the shield of the royal arms of Canada, was lowered and then, at noon the new maple leaf flag was raised. The Crowd then sand the national anthem of Canada and then the royal anthem God Save the Queen.

"The flag is the symbol of the nation's unity, for it, beyond any doubt, represents all the citizens of Canada without distinction of race, language, belief or opinion." ~ Honourable Maurice Bourget (Speaker of the Senate)