2012 marked Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II's 60th anniversary as Queen of Canada. The Diamond Jubilee was
a time to honour Her Majesty's 60 years of service and dedication to our
country. To date, there has only been one other Diamond Jubilee celebrated in
Canada - that of Queen Victoria in 1897.
The Diamond Jubilee was an opportunity to celebrate our ties with the
Commonwealth, our traditions, and our rich and diverse heritage. It was a time to
recognize Nova Scotians for outstanding service to their communities and
province. It was an opportunity for young Nova Scotians to learn about good
governance and active citizenship, and what it means to have a strong commitment
to community, province and country.
Since The Queen's accession to the Throne in 1952, Her Majesty has visited
Canada 22 times, and Nova Scotia five times, with the most recent in 2010.
Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Canada began on February 6th and continued throughout the year. They includeed a
medal program,
funding for community celebrations, and a public awareness and
education component.