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The Order of Canada and other honours p. 40

  • 1967. Canada's honours system began with the Order of Canada in 1967, the 100th year since Confederation. p. 40
  • Orders, decorations and medals. Honours are orders, decorations and medals. p. 40

The Victoria Cross p. 41

  • The Victoria Cross. The Victoria Cross is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery. p. 41
  • 96. 96 Canadians have received the V.C. p. 41
  • Alexander Roberts Dunn. Dunn earned it in the Charge of the Light Brigade in 1854. p. 41
  • Able Seaman William Hall. William Hall of Horton, Nova Scotia, earned it at the Siege of Lucknow in 1857. p. 41
  • First V.C. for a Canadian Corps soldier born outside the Empire. Konowal, born in Ukraine, showed great courage at Hill 70 in 1917. p. 41
  • A First World War flying ace and V.C. winner. Bishop earned the V.C. with the Royal Flying Corps and later became an honorary Air Marshal. p. 41

National Public Holidays and Other Important Dates p. 41

  • July 1. Canada Day is celebrated every year on July 1. p. 41
  • The Monday before May 25. Victoria Day falls on the Monday preceding May 25, the Sovereign's birthday. p. 41
  • The first Monday of September. Labour Day falls on the first Monday of September. p. 41
  • The second Monday of October. Thanksgiving is on the second Monday of October. p. 41

Discover Canada, pp. 40–41. MapleQuiz summary, not official text. Read this chapter on canada.ca