Canada's National Anthem: Oh Canada!

O Canada! Terre de nos a�eux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!
Car ton bras sait porter l'�p�e
Il sait porter la croix!
Ton histoire est une �pop�e
Des plus brillants exploits
Et ta valeur, de foi tremp�e
Prot�gera nos foyers et nos droits,
Prot�gera nos foyers et nos droits.
French Lyrics Taken From: Canada Is Cool (Cold?)

History Of The National Anthem
"O Canada" was proclaimed Canada's national athem on July 1st, 1980, 100 years after it was first sung on June 24th, 1880. The music was composed by Calixa Lavallee, a well-known composer; French lyrics to accompany the music were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. The song gained popularity steadily over time. Many English versions have appeared over the years. The version on which the official English lyrics are based was written in 1908 by Mr. Justice Robert Stanley Weir. The official English version includes changes recommended in 1968 by a Special Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Commons. The French lyrics remain unaltered.