The Metro: Freedom seekers, Canada Day and emancipation

The Metro: Freedom seekers, Canada Day and emancipation

It has been almost two centuries since Canada declared independence. After the Constitution Act of 1867, Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick began governing themselves. That independence is observed annually as Canada Day on July 1.But there is another, earlier date marking freedom that Canada also celebrates: Emancipation Day. Britain passed the Slavery Abolition Act on August 1, 1834. By the time Canada became a free nation, there were alre…