respect to the federal government, but not Quebec, and extended to New Brunswick, by sections 17, 18 and 19 of the Charter of Rights; Sections 16 and 20 of the Charter elaborate by declaring English and French to be the official languages and allowing for bilingual public services. Canada Day The anniversary of the act's entry into force and creation of the Dominion of Canada on 1 July 1867 is observed annually as Canada Day (known as Dominion Day prior to 1982) and is celebrated as Canada's national holiday. References Citations Notes Further reading ; Guide to historiography Primary sources External links , as originally enacted, in the UK Statute Law Database Constitution Act 1867 1867 in Canada 1867 in Canadian law Canadian Confederation Aboriginal title in Canada Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom concerning Canada United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1867 1867 establishments in Canada 1867 establishments in the British Empire July 1867 events 1867 in politics