Let's Get This Party Started

Published June 30, 2004

Diplomats do not need to be told that leaving one's homeland only serves to heighten feelings of patriotism and pride. Nothing stirs these feelings more than one's national or independence day. Just as the international missions in Ottawa host elegant receptions or brilliant parties to honour their countries, so too do the Canadian diplomats abroad know how to celebrate Canada Day. It was on this day in 1867 that...