CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) - At the request of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Michigan State Police is helping share information ahead of a Canada Day gun salute. On Tuesday, July 1, at ...

He said it was not a day of "commemoration or remembrance", but an opportunity "for families and potentially the next generation of armed forces members" to enjoy the celebrations, he added.

Canada Day, originally called Dominion Day, celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867. “Please be aware the salute will be quite loud,” a statement said.