Through a treaty accepted by Queen Victoria, Canada became an independent self-governing federation in 1867. The Dominion of Canada was born on the 1st of July, 1867 thanks to the British North America Act and until 1982, it was celebrated as “Dominion Day” to commemorate the day Canada became a self-governing Dominion. Today is known as Canada Day. 

Canadians now celebrate "Queen Victoria Day" on the third Monday in May, in appreciation and commemoration of the second monarch. longest-reigning British (1837-1901)

Its independence has increased over the years. Canada did not enjoy full legal autonomy until the Statute of Westminster was passed on December 11, 1931. It wasn’t until the First World War when a feeling of Canadian nationalism started to increase, making it each time less dependent on the United Kingdom.In 1982, the Canada Act took place on March 25th. Its Constitution was approved by the British Parliament and proclaimed by Queen Elisabeth II on April 17th, making Canada fully independent. Canada has been home to people for thousands of years and was first colonized by Europeans in the 16th century. However, it took over 400 years from European exploration to become an independent nation.