Statutory Holiday

• Christmas motion brings unity to Quebec legislature

  The motion denounces attempts to "polarize'' events that unite Quebecers and that have been part of the province's heritage for generations.

  Politics

  Nov 29, 2023
  
• As provinces celebrate regional holidays, here’s what is closed on Monday

  It's Family Day in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, while Manitoba is celebrating Louis Riel Day.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2023
  
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• B.C. Chamber of Commerce calls for tax relief ahead of provincial budget

  A rising minimum wage, sick pay, health taxes and a new statutory holiday amid inflation are threatening the health of B.C.'s small businesses says the B.C. Chamber of Commerce.

  Economy

  Feb 15, 2023
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• Calls for the Day for Truth and Reconciliation to be a provincial holiday in Sask.

  The day is already recognized as a statutory holiday for all federally regulated employees.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2022
• N.B. residents feeling mixed on one-time holiday for Queen Elizabeth II

  On Sept. 19, N.B. schools and government offices will be closed to honour Queen Elizabeth II. However, for private sector businesses and employers, the holiday is optional.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2022
• Manitoba says no statutory Orange Shirt holiday this year as talks continue

  The province is still planning to make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation an official statutory holiday, but says it's too late for the change to take effect this year.

  Politics

  Aug 31, 2022
• What’s open and closed on Canada Day in Kingston

  Friday is Canada Day, and that means closures and reductions in some Kingston services due to the statutory holiday.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2022
• Manitoba initiative encouraging culturally ‘inclusive’ scheduling of non-stat holidays

  Of Manitoba's eight statutory holidays per year, two are based on religious holidays, including Christmas. A Winnipeg psychologist says it's time to adopt more inclusive calendars.

  News

  Dec 20, 2021
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• Thanksgiving Day civic services for Saskatoon

  Here is what’s open and closed for Saskatoon civic services and facilities for Thanksgiving Day.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2021
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• AUPE files formal grievance against province over National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  The Alberta Union of Public Employees has filed a formal grievance to try to get the province to recognize Canada's new national holiday.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2021