Canada has many wonderful legitimate holidays during the year. I dont New Brunswick has decided not to make it a provincial holiday. "We encourage all Nova Scotians, whether you are working or in school, to make time on Sept. 30 for important discussions about Canada's history of residential schools,"Premier Tim Houston said in a release. Select a province or territory from the menu to view stat holidays celebrated in your area. "While September 30th will be observed in New Brunswick, it will not be a statutory holiday.". In making the announcement Tuesday, Premier Blaine Higgs urged New Brunswickers to take time to reflect. or is it for the whole Country to observe? Quebec; Saskatchewan; Yukon; Holiday Info. The program will feature the breadth, power and journalism of rotating Fox News anchors, reporters and producers. Dolff propositioned the women after a night of drinking, which led to a confrontation with the cousin. Most school boards in 2021 will start the schoolyear on September 7, a day after Labour Day. Halloween is not a holiday, nor should it be. as many children want to dress up as super heros or pop stars. We provide information about Canadian holidays, maintain discussion forums and a holiday poll. Microsoft pleaded for its deal on the day of the Phase 2 decision last month, but now the gloves are well and truly off. Contact|Feedback, Share your holiday story, idea or comments, For example on the 12th day of the month the answer is 120, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, change Canada's convoluted holiday system, Security question: Day of the month x 10 =. Remembrance Day will be on a Thursday and we expect, as in previous years, a heated debate in the comments section over the official holiday status of this day. Some people just dont bother. The Ontario government has announced that Sept. 30 will not be a provincial statutory holiday. They believed that spirits They just show up at court when theyre supposed to without representation. I believe Remembrance Day should be a national stat holiday. Although not an official holiday, Halloween is a popular celebration and this year it's on a Sunday so parents don't have to rush home early from work to be on time for trick or treating. On Remembrance Day, I sit with my family and watch the Remembrance Day Ceremony and observe the minute of silence. The day is set to be treated as any other provincial holiday. One holiday every month should be minimum there. We just feel like nothing ever comes down on the side of Indigenous people.. Tofino RCMP officers responded to a report of a woman being held against her will at a residence in Opitsaht, a Tla-o-qui-aht community on Meares Island. This is not a public holiday. Canada Day will be on Thursday so this year you can simply take one day off to make it a four day long weekend! In general, the vast majority of notes are posted: censorship is only limited to legal questions, ads, offensive comments, messages using all uppercase letters, duplicate notes, irrelevant content,etc. Although national reconciliation day is not considered a provincial statutory holiday in Ontario, anyone who works for a federally regulated company that operates under the Canada Labour Code will receive a paid holiday for National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2022. We could certainly do without this one that's scary for children and also gives them so much candy at one time that it's ridiculous. However, most schools, post-secondary institutions, some health sector workplaces, and Crown corporations will be closed. Kerry: Yes, politics may play a role in the new TRC stat holiday, however to say "Canada does not need nor asked for it" is a pretty blanket statement, and it is not accurate. But at least we know its gone through an unbiased process that weve had opportunity for input into, she said. How can we have confidence in that? ensure that public commemoration of the history and and ghosts of the dead could visit from the underworld and harm the living or We provide information about Canadian holidays, maintain discussion forums and a holiday poll. So I think if we could set up our own process for complaints about police, wed feel a lot more comfortable. If kids are in school and are learning about the sacrifices made and they observe the 2minutes of silence I would hope it holds more meaning than just a day off. I did not want to force my children to do it either. But all three were convicted of second-degree murder in 1994. The other provinces and territories are choosing to observe the day in various ways, while some continue consultations with Indigenous groups and businesses about whether to make it a stat. A lively debate is welcome, however, all posts are subject to editorial approval. A new stat holiday in PEI starting in 2009 is Islander Day on the 3rd Monday in February. Remembrance Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Civic Holiday are NOT provincial holidays in Ontario. This holiday gives all Northwest Territories (NWT) residents an opportunity to acknowledge the territorys colonial history and the legacy of residential schools. The national vice-chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples says he is confident the media will be allowed in to cover the bail hearing of a pair of Indigenous sisters seeking exoneration for a. There is a lot to consider when you are expected Its just making sure theyre going to continue working with us to implement the changes that we need.. What are you doing around Halloween this year? The LJI program is federally funded. goes" theme. Marc Lalonde is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter withIORI:WASE. So much blood from foot, prolly not bothering with halloween 2017! This new holiday, as of last year, is only for I kindly give candy to the children that come to my door but that's all. I dont All he could say was he had a chance to see everything and he wrote up his report.. A new federal statutory holiday was added in 2021 for September 30 called National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. I'm 38 years old and I still dress up and go out for holloween. Oh, definitely. The latest news and headlines from Yahoo! They need to step up to the plate. Some people put up a christmas tree on the same day every year, others cook the same meal and visit the same group of people - friends or relatives - on the same day. It seems crazy to me that we have all of these stat holidays for other reasons, and it feels like the importance of this day are seen as not as important as the other stat holidays we observe. It is terrible for co-parenting inviduals, where Parent 1, in year 1, gets July 1st with children on a monday creating the long weekend, while the following year when Parent 2, in Year 2 gets the children, they don't get the long weekend. Our goal is to provide visitors with comprehensive and up-to-date information about stat holidays in every province and territory. The Manitoba government is considering whether to make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a provincial statutory holiday. For me its endless. However, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario have chosen not to recognize Sept.30 th as a stat holiday. In 1993, 70-year-old farmer Anthony Joseph Dolff picked up Odelia and Nerissa Quewezance _ then aged 20 and 18, respectively _ from their home on Keeseekoose First Nation in Saskatchewan and took them to his nearby home in the area of Kamsack, about 230 km northeast of Regina. While I do believe our veterans do deserve a day to honour them, I fear if its a stat holiday the reason behind it will get lost. Christmas in 2021 is a weekend: Christmas day on a Saturday and Boxing Day following on Sunday. We want just to make sure everybody has the opportunity to be represented, said Sayers. Construction Holiday takes place during the last two weeks of July - while it applies officially only to the construction industry, many other Quebecers arrange to take their vacations during these two weeks.. Quebec holiday calendar for 2023, 2024 and 2025 No portion of the newspaper, including advertisements, pictures or editorial content may be reproduced without permission. take them back with them. When I was a small child I was afraid of the people that came to the door dresses as witches and ghosts, etc. Just a holiday for the Public Servant Employees? Mi'gmawe'l Tplu'taqnn, a group representing Mi'kmaq communities in New Brunswick, said the day is set aside for people to remember and honour victims and survivors of residential schools, including children from First Nations who attended day schools. It just always feels that we never ever find a police thats been guilty of shooting our people, she said. Nice excuse for getting in some fun family time :). Note that your comments, name and email address will be posted on this public page. When attempting to carve a face onto the pumpkin draw a template on paper first, stick it on and then gently score with a knife before attempting to cut it in properly. New Years Day; Good Friday; Easter Monday; Victoria Day; Canada Day; Labour Day; National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; Thanksgiving; Remembrance Day; Christmas Day; Boxing Day; Provincial or civic holiday in the area where you are employed; Full-time employment and holiday pay. the "September 30 holiday" a.k.a. Initially in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday, it has since been celebrated as the official birthday of Canada's sovereign. The province said it is continuing consultations with Indigenous and labour groups. "It's no secret our relationship with the (Blaine) Higgs government has been strained. People take part in a march to mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Montreal on Sept. 30, 2021. By Emily Blake THE CANADIAN PRESS YELLOWKNIFE -An energy-focused think tank says Indigenous energy sovereignty in, By Odette Auger, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The First Nation Health Authority in British Columbia has, 2015-2021 Turtle Island News | Turtle Island News is published weekly on the Six Nations Grand River Territory. In general, the vast majority of notes are posted: censorship is only limited to legal questions, ads, offensive comments, messages using all uppercase letters, duplicate notes, irrelevant content,etc. interesting historical background behind the bowls of candy and wierd and wonderful Send in your comments, tips and ideas about holidays in Canada for 2021. Truth and Reconciliation Day is a federal statutory holiday, which means a paid holiday for federal employees, for example postal workers. September 30 th is already marked as Orange Shirt Day since 2013. spirits and thwart their intentions. Through careful consultation and collaboration a number of Indigenous people (whose existence predates Canada) explicitly asked for this national day of recognition in their 94 calls to action; there are many more considerations beyond the economy. We have to recognize what's happening in Canada, and look at ways on how we can coexist," she said. All content copyright 2022. Because a matter related to the incident is now before the court, the investigative report wont be released until the trial is concluded, according to Chief Civilian Director Ronald J. MacDonald, KC. And thats good. New Year's Day, Canada Day, Labour Day and Christmas Day are the Dolff was stabbed, strangled with a phone cord and had a television thrown on his head. For many residential school survivors, including Eugene Arcand, the day will always be known as Orange Shirt Day and efforts at the grassroots level to acknowledge the pain and trauma Indigenous children were subjected to at residential schools should continue to be recognized. The day is intended to educate and remind Canadians about the history of residential schools, honour the victims and celebrate the survivors. We want to find the best way possible in using these independent investigative officers, she said. 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Don't think I'll carve me a puking pumpkin this year. The bill creates a statutory holiday for employees in the federal government and federally regulated workplaces. Seems shameful in my eyes. up as a junior jedi is a popular choice and see how many dogs you can spot this Thomas was on our call with the family and he, of course, cannot say much because of that whole confidentiality based on this court case. The day should be about educating the broader public about the legacy of residential schools, she added. A memorial is displayed on Parliament Hill as ceremonies take place for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Turtle Island News does not receive LJI funding. More than 4,000 are believed to have died. Dressing baby As proposed, an Indigenous oversight liaison could act as a civilian monitor in IIO investigations if the impacted Indigenous community approves the role. Sayers takes little consolation in Georges role. The day, originally known as Orange Shirt Day, was established in honour of the experience of Phyllis Webstad, whose gift of clothing from her grandmother was taken away on Webstad's first day at a residential school. According to an IIO statement, Jones was fatally shot during an incident that occurred on Feb. 27, 2021. The cousin, a minor at the time, served four years in a juvenile facility. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; Halloween; Remembrance Day; Christmas; Boxing Day; Past Holidays. A new statutory holiday is held to commemorate the legacy of residential schools fulfilling one of many recommendations made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. A statutory holiday to commemorate the tragic legacy of residential schools in Canada. Maybe we find out the police response was fine. Each municipality that opts to declare the holiday can give it a unique name. Our goal is to provide visitors with comprehensive and up-to-date information about stat holidays in every province and territory. That gives people the time to attend remembrance day ceremonies or even just spend time as a family watching ceremonies either on television if they can't attend in person and spend the day learning about the sacrifices made by these heroes. He made a compromise with the devil that he would leave him alone and cease his game playing, if the devil agreed to save his soul on death. The provincial government in British Columbia has said that this will be a commemorative day. I dont think the government of Saskatchewan has a legal leg to stand on here, said CAP vice-chief Kim Beaudin. The LJI program is federally funded. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a statutory holiday for employees in the federal government and federally regulated workplaces in Canada on September 30th. if they ventured out on this night in the hope that this would confuse the visiting * National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is not a provincial stat holiday in Quebec, but is a holiday for all federal employees in Quebec, Click here for more details ** Either Good Friday or Easter Monday is a holiday. Recognizing this holiday does not reconcile issues or differences with the Higgs government, but it is a step in the right direction," the organization said in a statement. How upset and sad, she said. 1 more vote for all months get the first monday off, save Easter/Good Friday and Xmas. There are still things that were working out. who even dress up our pets. Presently there are two physical centres and one virtual centre in operation. When it comes to actually making or buying the costumes you need to decide WINNIPEG - Much of Canada will observe a second holiday this month. Is national reconciliation day a stat holiday in Ontario in 2022? with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory Browse our listings to find jobs in Germany for expats, including jobs for English speakers or those in your native language. They were accompanied by the womens cousin, who was 14. News. The IIO investigation into Lowndes death is ongoing. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 80th call to action was for the government to designate a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation that would become a statutory holiday to honour the survivors, their families, and communities. up. My kids often join me in watching these programs as we keep the horror of those conflicts and sacrifices in mind and pass down to the next generation. legacy of residential schools remains a vital component The fun part is just simply dressing For provincially-regulated industries, the question on a work holiday is a decision for individual employers, unless an employees employment contract or collective bargaining agreement specifically grants federally-regulated holidays, explained Adrienne South, press secretary for Albertas Ministry of Indigenous Relations. "Our government encourages everyone to use this day as an opportunity to consider what each of us can do as individuals to advance reconciliation and help to create a better, more inclusive province," he said. Daylight saving time in 2021 starts on Sunday, March 14 and ends on Sunday, November 7. The justice council is also proposing a way to take First Nations complaints against the police outside of the internal review system that exists now. Boo! A new federal statutory holiday for 2021 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to be observed on September 30 by all federally regulated employees.. Canada Day will be on Thursday so this year you can simply take one day off to make it a four day long weekend!. There is more fairness from the courts, more fairness from the justice system and more fairness from the media, he said. The Irish adopted this idea and used different vegetables, carved with faces and hollowed out to hold burning coals, to ward off evil spirits. Arcand said these events will provide a better quality of life for future generations of children. they are straight from a horror movie. increasingly getting into the spirit of Halloween and there are those of us Easter in 2021 is on April 2 (Good Friday) and Easter Sunday is on April 4 - approximately if you are going to go with the scary and ghoulish theme or the "anything All content copyright 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick) Share: There's not age required. Prince Edward Island amended its Employment Standards Act after the holidays 2021 observance to add the day to the provinces list of paid holidays. WHITEHORSE -National Truth and Reconciliation Day is now a statutory holiday in the Yukon. Sayers says she knows Julian Jones family and spoke with them after the findings. Its a 31-year-old case. For your convenience: You may need to convert fahrenheit to celsius and vice versa if the temperature in your vacation destination is in a different temperature scale. I'm 33 this year and I dressed up for the first time in a long, long time. When immigration into the US started, pumpkins became the most popular choice to use for carving and candles were used to replace the burning coals. Celebrating evil ghosts by wearing sculls, skeletons, death attributes - I never understood what people find so particularly exciting about their own ultimate demise. Do you try and create new Halloween costumes every year or stick with the The day is intended to educate and remind Canadians about the history of residential schools, honour the victims and celebrate the survivors. The sisters received life sentences. Matthew Glover, director of media relations, said the government is encouraging residents to take a moment to reflect and discuss the importance of meaningful reconciliation. Kids loved it! However it is the one of the BEST season's to celebrate. Always carve the top with the knife slanted at a forty five degree angle, this means that the lid will always have a proper place to sit when it is replaced. Other unusual customs were also carried out on this night The incident resulted in one man being shot and killed by officers, and another man being taken into custody. It is informally considered to be the beginning of the summer season in Canada. "While this is a day to commemorate the tragic history of residential schools and honour those who did not make it home, as well as their survivors and families, I would encourage all to reflect and be reminded that reconciliation is not just one day of the year," New Brunswick Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn said in a statement last week. Many public services will remain open but may be operating at reduced levels. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. I like spending time watching programs from the History Channel and others to keep reminding me of the sacrifices made, and every year I learn more of what happened in WW1, WW2, Afghanistan, and others that I did not know before. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick). In an emailed statement, a spokesman for Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Greg Rickford, said that National Truth and Reconciliation Day is not a provincial holiday in Ontario, but that employers and employees may agree to treat this day as such, and some may have to do so if it has been negotiated in collective agreements or employment contracts . It should not be moved to the last Saturday of October (should always be Oct 31st)as some have suggested. I tried to get the day off, My boss didn't allow. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, will be observed on September 30. The BC First Nations Justice Council is in the process of creating a specialized policing accountability unit within its Indigenous Justice Centres. Federally regulated employees are entitled to ten paid holidays each year. The National Holiday Act makes June 24 (Saint Jean-Baptiste Day) a special public holiday. Remembrance Day will be on a Friday and we expect, as in previous years, a heated debate in the comments section over the official holiday status of this day - only to be upped by an even more heated debate over the new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a.k.a. Victoria Day coincides with National Patriotes Day.. Fte Nationale (St. John the Baptist Day) - June 24. Office Holidays provides calendars with dates and information on public holidays and bank holidays in key countries around the world. In August 2022 the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation received assent by Eva Aariak, the Commissioner of Nunavut, at the Spring Legislative Assembly. The discovery last year of what are believed to be 215 unmarked graves at a former school site in Kamloops, B.C., forced the country to listen to what survivors had been saying for years. Note that your comments, name and email address will be posted on this public page. Businesses will have the choice, as they do on other occasions, to remain open. Friday is the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. A new federal statutory holiday was added in 2021 for September 30 called National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30: Truth and Reconciliation Day: Journe de la vrit et de la rconciliation: Commemorates the victims of the Canadian Indian residential school system. No Holidays, should be fixed Date Holidays, such as Nov 11th, or especially July 1st. Its a 31-year-old case. That's just dumb. I think kids should get to pick whether this becomes a proper stat or not and they get my vote every time. On this page you will find general information and details about holidays in Canada for 2021. Sign up to receive a weekly email update on forthcoming public holidays around the world in your inbox every Sunday. The cousin has admitted many times to killing Kolff, including during the ensuing trial, and to journalists. Over the course of more than 100 years, some 150,000 Indigenous children were ripped from their families and forced to attend church-run residential schools, where many suffered physical and sexual abuse, malnutrition, and neglect. A bill declaring Sept. 30 as a statutory holiday was unanimously approved Wednesday. 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It seems Halloween costumes dont always need to be scary and ghoulish The holiday will be optional for private sector businesses, the province said. Theres no way the media will be shut out of this one.. All provincial services, including schools, will be business as usual on Sept. 30, while all private companies will have to decide whether to close and give employees the day off. A new federal statutory holiday for 2021 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to be observed on September 30 by all federally regulated employees. Sayers admits the role being proposed is similar to what happened with the Jones investigation, but she contends having someone involved from outside the directly impacted community may make a difference. A memorial is displayed on Parliament Hill as ceremonies take place for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. "I'm not going to bang my head against the wall for the rest of my life trying to encourage people to engage.". As a result the costume industry is growing and this year is no exception - you'll Correction sent in by a visitor: Civic Holiday is not called "Simcoe Day" everywhere in Ontario, only in Toronto. On Sept. 30, federal offices, banks and post offices will be closed to mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Tla-o-qui-aht is a Nation member of the NTC. Inflation relief measures should be well targeted and temporary, says Macklem, Yukon legislature unanimously approves Truth and Reconciliation Day as stat holiday, A space of understanding the Legacy Space at CIBC, UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY: Jingle All The Way, Christmas just keeps on coming at Six Nations, Indigneous Affairs Minister meets with Haudenosaunee Confederacy, 2208 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0. It has an Same thing for St. Patricks' Day. Indeed, common sense (or sense of fairness, justice, or whatever the motivation is) dictates to make this a stat holiday in every province and territory - even in Ontario. Last year I was a sasquatch and it honestly was waaaaaaay better than I thought it would be. Life's to short I'll enjoy it while I'm here. We complain. Many provinces and territories will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a designated holiday and day off for students. Beaudin said he believes the sisters were wrongfully convicted at the hands of a Saskatchewan justice system that has historically been hard on Indigenous people. They dont want to admit their wrongdoing and they dont want to admit they have mistreated Indigenous people, Beaudin said. 1994 murder conviction that they have long asserted was a miscarriage of justice. New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut have declared Sept. 30 a statutory holiday. Its believed to relate to the story of an Irishman called Stingy Jack who played tricks on everyone he knew, including the devil himself. The New Brunswick Police Commission cleared the police officer of any wrongdoing. We cannot continue to sweep anything under the rug. The decision to recognize the day was sparked by a public survey, which showed 66 per cent of those who responded were in favor of the stat. see ads for costumes starting early September. The date of September 30th is to mark Orange Shirt Day, an unofficial day that has been observed since 2013 in memory of a piece of clothing then-six-year-old Phyllis Webstad had taken from her on her first day at a residential school in 1973. But, he added, it's up to non-Indigenous peoples to educate themselves. They have advised provincial public-sector employers to honour this day and in recognition of the obligations in the vast majority of collective agreements. Cut off the bottom of the pumpkin as well as the top, this will make it more stable. The devil gave him a hollowed out turnip with a flame inside to carry through darkness for all eternity. Be sure to check with your employer what days you'll have off. holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to You could put a few drops of essential oil in the bottom of the pumpkin to make it smell fresh and clean and scent your home. All essential services, including health care, will continue to be delivered. Earlier this week, new BC Premier David Eby announced a new Safer Communities Action Plan, which included the opening of 10 new Indigenous Justice Centres over the next two years. It is a provincial stat holiday in Ontario only - in other provinces and territories it's not a statutory holiday. Last summer, federal justice minister David Lametti opened a review of the sisters case. Indigenous groups plan to develop new protected conservation area in N.W.T. See our when Christmas is on a weekend page for more details and discussion. In August 2018, the government announced it was considering three possible dates as the new national holiday. Judith Sayers, director of the BC First Nations Justice Council and president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC), has little confidence in the findings. Why the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation isn't just another stat holiday In 2021, Robertson curated this list of books by Indigenous writers about residential schools. Annie Blake, the Yukon NDP representative of the Vuntut Gwitchin electoral district, sponsored the bill. Thanks for letting me share! It's called the "civic" holiday because it's the holiday that cities have authority to declare. "By granting this holiday, the Government of New Brunswick is giving New Brunswickers an opportunity to reflect on how we can learn from each other and work together as treaty partners.". Halloween is the greatest holiday as it does not try and ignore its pagan roots, unlike Christmas and Easter. It's important for people to determine for themselves how they want to get engaged," he said in a recent interview in Winnipeg. It was also thought that these spirits could bring messages to the living Halloween is not a statutory holiday but we are dedicating a page to it due to its popularity. Indigenous Reconciliation Minister Alan Lagimodiere announced that Manitoba would observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30th 2021. While the government of Alberta encourages all Albertans to reflect on the legacy of residential schools on Sept. 30, its leaving the implementation of a statutory holiday up to individual employers for provincially-regulated industries. He was even turned away from the gates of hell. Some cities, schools and businesses are also choosing different ways to recognize the day. Boo! Moore was shot and killed by an Edmundston police officer during a wellness check. Its trying just to make sure our people are represented. For your convenience: You may need to convert fahrenheit to celsius and vice versa if the temperature in your vacation destination is in a different temperature scale. Arcand, who is from Muskeg Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan, said he never thought he'd see a day dedicated to honouring survivors. The day is not a statutory holiday in Saskatchewan for employees who are not federally regulated. He died at the scene. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a statutory holiday for employees in the federal government and federally regulated workplaces in Canada on September 30th. Schools and non-essential government services and offices will be closed. Acting Chief Thomas George of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, who took on the role of monitor, was able to review the available evidence in the Jones shooting, including information from witnesses and forensic scene analysis, to determine whether there were grounds to lay charges against the officers involved. It is, however, a stat holiday for federally regulated workers and banks across the country. It goes to the RCMP. Ontario; P.E.I. The federal government made the day a statutory holiday for its workers and federally regulated workplaces last year. Canada does not need nor asked for another National stat holiday that will just hurt private business in Canada. The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has amended the Employment Standards Act (Act) to add the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to the list of statutory holidays, to be observed on September 30th annually, beginning in 2022. New as of September 30, 2021 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation holiday for federally regulated employees.. Civic Holiday on the first Monday I dressed up as a cow and that's how I showed up at our daycare when I dropped my daughter off. Jennifer Wood hopes that Manitoba will soon enact legislation making the day a statutory holiday. Contact|Feedback, Share your holiday story, idea or comments, For example on the 12th day of the month the answer is 120, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Security question: Day of the month x 10 =. Its a 31-year-old case. No portion of the newspaper, including advertisements, pictures or editorial content may be reproduced without permission. Sometimes its also difficult for someone in the community to be that monitor. In accordance with the amendments made to the Labour Standards Act, Legislation Act and Public Service Act, September 30th is now a designated statutory holiday in Nunavut which applies to Nunavut public services employees and employees of territorially regulated businesses. Do you find the provincial exceptions too complicated to remember? By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The report has yet to be released but the findings are in: The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) in British Columbia has cleared RCMP officers in the shooting death of Julian Jones, 28, of Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation. it formed which might be a clue to their future husbands profession. We provide information about Canadian holidays, maintain discussion forums and a holiday poll. View all holidays in 2023. 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