Orange Order in Canada
Canadian branch of the Orange Order
Orange Order in Canada
The Loyal Orange Association in Canada, or simply the Orange Association Canada (OAC), is the Canadian branch of the Orange Order, a Protestant fraternal organization that began in County Armagh in Ireland in 1795. Founded in 1812, the Orange Order in Canada has played a large part in the history of the country, with many prominent members including four prime ministers, among them Sir John A. Macdonald and John Diefenbaker. They promote and commemorate Ulster Scots and Orange heritage. This is observed through Orange parades, the biggest being the Twelfth of July, which commemorates King William III's victory in the Battle of the Boyne. Representatives from the Grand Orange Lodge of Canada travel to partake in the triennial Imperial Orange Council meetings. Sentinel News is the official publication of the Loyal Orange Association on Canada.
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