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Canada and the Netherlands are big time pals. The queen of Holland spent WWII in Canada. When she gave birth, the land beneath her hospital room was temporarily transferred to Holland.
This was done by a special act of the Canadian parliament so that the heir to the throne would be Dutch. In recognition, Holland has supplied tulips for the Canadian capital ever since.
Also, it was primarily Canadian forces which liberated Holland from the Nazis.
source: https://www.mtlblog.com/news/the-netherlands-bred-a-special-tulip-to-look-like-the-canadian-flag
Macnido
Respect and remember true friends
Amekki
Looks like the Moltres egg from Pokemon Snap
LordCuntPunter
Fuclk yeah Canada!
KrilatiVoin
hearing all these metric countries makes me see it as a rugby ball first.
MoonsSaturn
It's time like these when I love living in Canada the most.
Virq
In the spring about 1 million tulips bloom in our capital Ottawa, a tradition since WW2. As a Canadian I have much love for the Dutch.
mariemcd
1 million is just the city planting - most homes also plant tulips bringing the total to millions. Great marketing by the Netherlands.
Modepro
Go Holland!!!
Sam1nam
Well, here is something i didn't know yet even though i am dutch and genuinly used to have a interest in WW2 history. Thanks! +1
Gatt5u
you might enjoy this then: http://www.badassoftheweek.com/leomajor.html
SpottedWillowOwl
I thought I read 'frog'. Spent five minutes trying to see a Canadian frog in that tulip.
DrDadJokes
thanks for the maple cheer-up
designmajor
+1 for the chortles, friend
Inkdaddy66
Sorry...
SQYDS
<3 Canada
BNiceIhaveChildrenYourAge
The wars been over for 80 years. We get it, you're thankful. Just kidding, keep the sweet tulips coming!
TheGhostofCarrieFisher
KrisPhoenix
If all the lands in the world would have such a nice relationship... that would be ideal.
Pawnderlust
My grandpa came to Canada from Holland during the war (as a child). This makes me happy.
drinkALLthemilk
I'm proud to be a Canadian with Dutch background.
moleunion
Ditto. Also I can tell from your username.
CthuluIsMyHomie
Mtlblog? Comment ça va, voisin/e?
IMayOrMayNotHaveTroubleFindingAndOrChoosingAUsername
Qué?
CthuluIsMyHomie
Comprends pas?
IMayOrMayNotHaveTroubleFindingAndOrChoosingAUsername
ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn
ensensu
They're still doing the tulip bulb future market thing? Then again America has the stock market so I shouldn't be surprised.
AngryFennec
looks more like a flame.
spicerfacts
There's the eternal flame in front of parliament, so that works too
malterego
You ungrateful bastard!
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WestChief378
Canada is more civilized than american football cities.
TheFrenchCanadianTaunter
With *glowing hearts* we see thee rise, The true North strong and free!
SharkyMcSnarkface
From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!
kippkopp
I thought some yoghurty icecream.
sciencebasedlifeform
Looks like a neener to me...
TogepiOmelette
Calgary Flames?
7snowmen
UsernameMustBeAtLeast4CharactersInLength
Canada’s lit fam ???????? ????
TheMagicalUpvoteFearie
To be clear, we're sending them for being a huge part in our liberation of the Germans, not because of the queen thing.
HexiHamaski
isnt one directly related to the other?
Gatt5u
http://www.badassoftheweek.com/leomajor.html
SharkyMcSnarkface
Why not both?
Khatvogel
It is both
TheMagicalUpvoteFearie
You don't send a country tulips for the best part of a century because they hosted a former queen, could be both but mainly the freedom part
LemmingAttack
Always thought this was a weird connection, but I'm happy to welcome my Dutch friends. Come, enjoy our make syrup as I did your pancakes.
Hardstylelover
Also i will bring tulips
Sendmeyourpuppypics
As a Dutchie, ive always wanted to visit Canada.
Swagosauruss
I did, it was great :)
Hardstylelover
gonna hold you up to that when i visit ;)
SecondSince
Canada is vying for top spot on my to visit list. I'll get there sooner or later, and i'll bring stroopwafels. ;)
HexiHamaski
OH GOD MY FOSTER MOM BROUGHT THOSE BACK WHEN SHE VISTITED FAMILY THERE... SO GOOD
kmikl
Bring enough for everyone, eh? :)
BNiceIhaveChildrenYourAge
They have those at the grocery in Canada, no need to bring any. We will supply you for your visit.
flamingflamingo
Wouldn't she still be dutch because her mom was? That doesn't make sense. If you go to Mexico and have your kid, it's still American too.
pigwitz
Jus soli-the law of the soil-principle by which a child born in a countrys territorial jurisdiction acquires that countrys nationality
pigwitz
Jus sanguinis-the law of the blood-is the principle by which a child acquires the nationality of his or her parents.
pigwitz
Today, most if not all countries apply a mixture of these two principles. But Likely for royalty, both were required
RecurringNightmare
netherlands go fully jus sanguinis, only abandoned childs get dutch citizenship if they are found on dutch ground, so transfering the land >
RecurringNightmare
> only made the child non-canadian...a nice gesture to make it born in the netherlands but utterly superfluous...<<<
aoenofhorus
That must have been annoying for the woman giving birth in the room just underneath to find out her baby was a Dutch citizen...
RecurringNightmare
it wasnt because dutch citizenship goes by blood and not by birthplace, only abandoned children are excempt from that...
aoenofhorus
Oh interesting. I wonder what happens when a person from a country that does it by birthplace has a child while in Holland?
RecurringNightmare
the two or more states in question (netherlands plus parents nations) have to agree on giving the child at least one citizenship because of>
RecurringNightmare
>an international treaty that makes it illegal to have people without any citizenship...<<<
aoenofhorus
So they’re not stateless, got it. Neat!
originalsh4rpie
Canada made the land under the ward unclaimed* thus international territory. Slightly but definitely different than giving it to Holland.
SecondSince
Still a grand gesture. They didn't need to do anything like that, yet they did. :D
kmikl
No, it was declared Dutch Territory, I'll link a page that goes to Canadian Parliament, but it's friggen LONG.
kmikl
www.ourcommons.ca/procedure-book-livre/document.aspx?language=e&mode=1&sbdid=1b08a55c-743c-47db-92e0-898d41340504&sbpid=&sbpidx=3#_ftnref21
kmikl
Go to Foot Note 24
whatevsies
Also the baby was not the heir to the throne, but 3rd in line.
originalsh4rpie
Cause it was a girl. #DisappointedParents
whatevsies
Haha, no actually queen Juliana had 4 daughters, no sons.
originalsh4rpie
What I'm saying is if she had a son, he would've been first in line as heir. According to what I read. I really have no idea.
whatevsies
You are correct. That bit of sexism in the succession laws wasn't abolished until 1983.
Muffyns
Cool but where can I buy some?
SnickerDONTle
I'm pretty sure they were just a one time thing for Canada 150. Not sure if you can get them any more
CantComeUpWithACreativeUsername
Tulips are usually planted in the fall, so I'm guessing most stores won't have any right now. In August/Sept. try Home Depot, Home Hardward
Chyvalri
Great mine at home hardware on bank near Lansdowne park in Ottawa last year. Can’t wait til they come up
CatOnTheRoof
As a Dutchman with links to the botanic gardens of the university, if you really want, I can ask around.
Muffyns
Doot
SassySeehorse
Doot
Jaboticaba
I'd love to buy some for Mother's Day
drakhavik
that could be neat
fairlyodd
They actually had issues with some of the bulbs coming up red and orange. Mine came up looking as they should, they were stunning.
Kinger1793
Canadian Tire had some bulbs last year I think... Might be back this year.
davebeastly
Holland, probably.
WildFayah
There are a few webshops that ship internationally, but I don't know if they have this specific variety in stock.
Aleathia
NOT HOLLAND, GDAMMIT HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL THIS. ITS THE NETHERLANDS. HOLLAND IS A PROVINCE. SOUTH AND NORTH
Khatvogel
Rustig man, neem een jointje. Je verneukt t weer
WookieWookieWookie
I can only assume these other commenters are telling you to chill out.
Aleathia
jup
ward5x5
they are
CatOnTheRoof
Doe maar gewoon, dan doe je al gek genoeg.
Barbatus
It's the highest honour we Dutch people can bestow. Still struggling with the union jack at the moment though.
RuizAw
There are a number of flags that would be rather difficult.
ilavalamp
As a Canadian I fucking love you guys and this flower. Never change.
Barbatus
The feeling is mutual. Stay awesome!
AWdeV
Man sod the Union Jack. I'm working on the Welsh flag.
Barbatus
Oh snap!
KernalMustard
What's the union Jack? I live in usa
MLGsamantha
british flag
JordD04
Union jack is the name given to the Union flag (flag of the UK) when at sea.
Barbatus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Jack
KernalMustard
Thx
Barbatus
My pleasure.
CatOnTheRoof
And all those white stars one the blue background is also troublesome as hell.
WookieWookieWookie
Like they would make one for us.
MasterreinM
We already sold you new york... You don't need anything else from us.
CatOnTheRoof
We are the Dutch. If you pay for it, we will make it.
PudgyPinkiePie
Also Market Garden.
SarcasticComment
Really? I had a Dutch friend refer to tulips as "Dutch weeds to bring in tourists"
Barbatus
Hmm, I think he might have been talking about actual weed.
SarcasticComment
I find it harder to believe that a Dutch person would insult marijuana over flowers.
Barbatus
Actually the Dutch are the biggest cut flower exporters in the world. It's a big part of trade here.
Grenther
Yeah but that also has to do with having one of the biggest ports in the world
SarcasticComment
Doesn't mean he can't ridicule a national product.
Almightygir
Don't worry, so is the UK, lol.
LavaAxe
LOL
ElbowDeepInATshirt
TheRealStalinWhoIsStandingUp
monksmen
This made me chuckle, you're a bellend. +1
CloudberryMoose
Delyruin
Savage
Almightygir
I live here... The only thing i can think to do to cope with Brexit, is laugh at its insanity.
Delyruin
That's ok, I live in America we do the same with all our shenanigans.
Almightygir
The one-upmanship between our two nations really has to stop, this is going too far lol.
Barbatus
:D Hah!
YouMealyMouthedCrotchPheasant
A minor bit of context: While it was the First Canadian Army that liberated the Netherlands, that army was in fact considerably diverse. /2
murlokotam
Maybe has something to do with Canada being diverse?
YouMealyMouthedCrotchPheasant
Read the second part, the diversity was added by divisions/units from other countries. Places like Poland and (the then) Czechoslovakia /2
YouMealyMouthedCrotchPheasant
2/ had no army due to occupation.
robotnixon13
Yeah, I was about to say...@OP might want to read a little more about Market Garden
JackRusselHarrier
Good ole Monty fucking things up
SyrupySexWithAMapleTree
Market Garden was not Canada's liberation of Holland. Market Garden was the first attempt to liberate the Low Counties, which was a failure
Hyippy
ilovedogsbutmineisanasshole
BBUUUUUUUURRRRNNNN
ThisAintASurfinMovie
I will never not think of Kelso, when I read BURN somewhere.
Gatt5u
How are you going to give context and not mention Leo fucking Major? http://www.badassoftheweek.com/leomajor.html
LaraStraw
I have family that we’re in Zwolle during the occupation. This man is truly a hero!!!!
Gatt5u
:D I sure think of him as such. You still in the Netherlands?
LaraStraw
ha sorry! didn't see this! no, my family moved to Canada when my mom was 1yr old, moved here because the soldiers were so nice to them!
Gatt5u
Where abouts in Canada? Alberta here!
YouMealyMouthedCrotchPheasant
2/ There were divisions of British, Polish, American, Czech, and several other nationalities that all fought under the Canadian banner.
Waztoes
Typical Canadians being all culturally diverse
DreadPierateRoberts
The polar bear Calvary was amazing
JZKillaT68
The French-Canadian Foreign Legion?
Doumdidoum
Free French were fighting under an american army
YouMealyMouthedCrotchPheasant
It would need to be the "free French", as during WW2 the Vichy French were Nazi collaborators.
wuppieigor
10/10, would recommend to look up Leo major though, liberated a city on his own
TheCanadianGuyThatSaySorry
I study his story in college! Rare are people that know that name. This guy is literally the incarnation of overmanly man
CBmac
Operation market garden right?
YouMealyMouthedCrotchPheasant
Partly, yes... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberation_Day_(Netherlands)
feor1300
The Dutch friendship with Canada stems more from our sheltering their Royal family during the war. The Tulips, specifically, come from 1/?
feor1300
The fact that when their Princess was born we ceded them sovereignty the floor of the hospital where it was happening so the Princess 2/?
MrJelle
This is exactly what is mentioned in the OP text.
feor1300
could be born on "Dutch soil", and thus not lose her claim to their throne. In thanks after the war their royal Family sent tulips 3/?
feor1300
to the hospital to set them up with a garden, and it developed into a whole tradition and festival.
Turner78
and everyone else born on that floor at the time, are Dutch citizens.
Keeda
Guess the world would be better place if every country in the world treated each other the same way as these two.. And ya maple syrup
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z3lfmoord
Many do. China + Pakistan, USA + Israel. The problem is they all have different political views.
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SecondSince
Is that really your take-away from this? Try focusing on something else.
JHawke
Focusing implies it was more than a passing thought.