O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 signing the Canadian Constitution on Parliament Hill, April 17, 1982. I was on Parliament Hill that day. (National Archives photo.)

 The National Anthem of Canada.

O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise, the True North strong and free!

From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free. 

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Music videos that can be viewed on YouTube: "Convoy" by Paul Brandt, and "Convoy" by C.W. McCall.

Section 2 (c) of the 1982 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees "The freedom of peaceful assembly."

House of Commons Ottawa April 22 1985: The Parliament Hill Peace Camp: Member of Parliament Michael Cassidy (Ottawa Centre) New Democratic Party: "Mr. Speaker, my party and myself support the presence of the peace camp on Parliament Hill because it is a visible sign of the support of all Canadians for peace..."

House of Commons Ottawa April 22, 1985: Hon. Roch La Salle (Minister of Public Works): "I can assure the hon. member that we will always accept orderly demonstrations on Parliament Hill and that we will always respect the right way of doing things."

House of Commons Ottawa May 6, 1985: MP Michael Cassidy (Ottawa Centre) New Democratic Party: "...The people of the peace camp have been exceptionally well received...They have weathered rain, snow, bitter winter weather and harsh conditions..."