You seem to be having a little trouble comprehending that Canada did not have a war of independance.
Canada used diplomatic and political means to gain her independance from England, rather than violent revolution and war. Canada's independance was confirmed and cemented in 1867 after the confederation conferences.
The same can be said for Australia, New Zealand, and dozens of former British colonies. Unfortunately, many of England's African colonies reverted to violence and corruption after being granted independance, but that is another matter.
India is a special case, wherein it was mainly a populist movement that won her independance.
I hope this helps a bit. I'm no historian, but I do remember a fair bit of the history courses I've taken.
I have said exactly that repeatedly, and in plain english. I assume your comment was intended for someone else. I appreciate your help in making this point.
But isn't Canada still part of the Commonwealth? If so, then there's still an umbilical cord to Britain and not true independence. It's a state of mind thing.
Or to put it in Lee Kwan Yew's words "Independence was handed to you on a silver platter.". He was speaking this concerning Malaya and Tunku Abdul Rahman of course. :)