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Click to Download the Full Publication For many of us, fireworks are the soundtrack of summer. They light up our skies on Canada Day, energize community festivals, and mark cultural milestones with booming brilliance. But in recent years, some cities and towns have begun exploring drones as a high-tech alternative to traditional fireworks. So, can

Click to Download the Full Publication Celebrating Diversity The Case for Responsible Fireworks Usage Over many years, communities from west to east across Canada have been growing through immigration and benefiting from the rich tapestry that the world’s most diverse and pluralistic country sets as an example to the world. These diverse communities and ethnic

Click to Download the Full Publication Celebrating with Sparkle The Case for Responsible Fireworks Usage Fireworks have been a beloved tradition in minority communities across Canada and around the world for centuries. These dazzling displays of light and sound have brought people together to celebrate cultural festivals, national holidays, and joyous occasions. However, concerns have

Click to Download the Full Publication The Enviroment Fireworks have long been associated with family fun, cultural and religious events, and the marking of national celebrations. As the public and governments become more keenly aware of what impacts human behaviour is having on our environment, fireworks too have been questioned on their environmental impacts. This

Click to Download the Full Publication Consumer Fireworks Consumer fireworks are low-hazard and designed for recreational use. They include items like Roman candles, sparklers, fountains, volcanoes, mines, and snakes (Natural Resources Canada, 2017). Consumer fireworks are meant for public use and do not require a special certification to use. These are the fireworks the public

Click to Download the Full Publication Fireworks in Canada On July 1st, 1867, the British North America Act, known today as the Constitution Act, was established. Along with Military Displays, musical entertainment, and the ringing of Cathedral bells, Fireworks were used to celebrate the Confederation of Canada! From the first Canadian celebration of our independence,