Canada Day, a statutory (public) holiday: Canada turns 149!
Every July 1, Canadians commemorate their country’s birthday. Canada turns 149 this year! In all provinces and territories, Canada Day is a statutory (public) holiday. Typically, employees do get...
View ArticleCanada Day, statutory (public) holiday: Celebrating 150 years!
Canada celebrates 150 years on July 1! In all provinces and territories, Canada Day is a statutory (public) holiday. This year, July 1 is a Saturday, a non-working day for most. Therefore, what day...
View ArticleTen things Canadian employers need to know about statutory holidays
Statutory holidays are days designated by government to mark special occasions or events. In Canada, there are several statutory holidays. Some are national and every province and territory observes...
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Canada Day is a celebration of Confederation in 1867 and is a statutory (public) holiday in all provinces. This year, Canada Day falls on Sunday, July 1, a non-working day for most. So, what day will...
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In all provinces and territories, Canada Day is a statutory (public) holiday. This year, July 1 falls on a Monday, a regular working day for most. Continue reading Canada Day, statutory (public) holiday
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In all provinces and territories, Canada Day is a statutory (public) holiday. This year, July 1 falls on a Wednesday, a regular working day for most. Many Canada Day celebrations are moving online this...
View ArticleJuly 1, Canada Day/Dominion Day, a public national holiday
On June 20, 1868, a proclamation signed by the Governor General Lord Monck called upon all Her Majesty’s loving subjects throughout Canada to join in the celebration of the anniversary of the formation...
View ArticleWednesday July 1, Canada Day, a public national holiday
Under the federal Holidays Act, Canada Day is observed on July 1. The only exception is if July 1 falls on a Sunday, it is observed the following business day, which is Monday. As it turns out, this...
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