Parks Canada commemorates Emancipation Day, marking the 1834 abolition of slavery in British North America, with a plaque unveiling ceremony in Toronto.
Parks Canada recognizes the importance of Emancipation Day celebrations for Canada's African descent community, marking the 19th-century abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire. The government commemorated the day at a plaque unveiling ceremony in Toronto, with MP Majid Jowhari representing Minister Guilbeault. Celebrations began on Aug 1, 1834, when the Slavery Abolition Act took effect, impacting British North America (now Canada).
July 28, 2024
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