SKN FM Brantley wishes Canada on its national day

Minister of Foreign Affairs of St Kitts and Nevis Mark Brantley wished Canada for its 'Canada Day ' 2021.

2024-07-07 15:25:04

St Kitts and Nevis: Minister of Foreign Affairs of St Kitts and Nevis Mark Brantley wished Canada for its 'Canada Day ' 2021. In his message Minister said," Wishing our dear friends in Canada a very happy Canada Day. St Kitts Nevis enjoys a long history of good relations with Canada, and we continue to work to strengthen and deepen our relationship."

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History of Canada Day Canada was formally created on July 1, 1867, but was not completely independent from British rule until 1982. On July 1, 1867, the British Parliament made the British North America Act into effect, leading to the creation of an independent Canada. The territories within the dominion consisted of Canada(which is now Ontario and Quebec), Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were combined together as one nation. Later in 1946, a bill was made to replace the name of the holiday, but arguments over what to call it finished up stalling the bill. The 100th anniversary of the country's official creation in 1967 saw the growth of the spirit of Canadian patriotism. That is when Dominion Day picked up, and people began celebrating it with great emotion. The British North America Act served as the constitution for Canada until 1982. Canada dedicated Dominion Day as their national holiday until 1982. After the Senate passed the bill, the day was then officially renamed to Canada Day on October 27, 1982. The intention of the day was to celebrate the creation of Canada. The Canada Day is observed as a statutory holiday on July 1 but if July 1 falls on Sunday, the holiday is legally observed on July 2. Canada and St Kitts and Nevis relationships : Diplomatic relations were fully achieved with Saint Christopher (Kitts) and Nevis when the country gained independence in 1983. Canada has long enjoyed close ties with Saint Kitts and Nevis and other countries of the Caribbean, due notably to the significant Caribbean diaspora in Canada, commercial links, and a long history of Canadian help and support for the region. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, Canada is represented by the High Commission of Canada in Barbados. Trade Relationships : Bilateral merchandise trade totalled $12.9 million in 2017. Merchandise exports to Saint Kitts and Nevis amounted to $9.4 million and included furniture, fish, and coins. In 2017 Canada imported $3.4 million worth of merchandise from Saint Kitts and Nevis, which included electric machinery, spirits, and chemicals.

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