NATIONAL ANTHEM
"O Canada" was first sung on June 24, 1880,
but but not declared as Canada's national anthem until July 1, 1980.
The music was composed by Calixa Lavallee and the French lyrics were written
by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. The official English lyrics were
written by mr. Justice Robert Stanley Weir in 1908, but there have also
been many versions which have appeared through the years. Some changes
were recommended and made in 1968 by a Special Joint Committee of the Senate
and House of Commons. The French lyrics have remained the same.
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O CANADA!
| O Canada!
Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
From far and wide,
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. |
O Canada!
Terre de nos aïeux, Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux! Car ton bras sait porter l'épée,
Ton histoire est une épopée
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits. |
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