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Juneteenth in Canada:
While not a national holiday, Juneteenth is observed by many Black Canadians and is recognized by some communities as a day to celebrate Black culture, heritage, and the ongoing struggle for freedom and equality
Emancipation Day in Canada:
Canada's official commemoration of the end of slavery is August 1st, known as Emancipation Day, which marks the day slavery was abolished in the British colonies by the Slavery Abolition Act. This act went into effect in 1834.