“Queen Elizabeth II had a remarkable reign and an unwavering commitment to service and duty. “I encourage all Manitobans to take a moment to reflect on Her late Majesty’s special relationship with our province and her countless contributions to our country and the entire Commonwealth,” Premier Heather Stefanson said in a press release Tuesday. Manitoba will be closing non-essential government services and offices for the day on Monday, but schools and child-care facilities will remain open and function as usual. 19 a day in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, it will not be designating Monday a public statutory holiday for the province. Saskatchewan has confirmed that although its government proclaiming Sept. “We encourage private-sector employers to find a way to recognize or reflect on the day in a way that is appropriate for their employees.” “Our government will follow the lead of the federal government and join with other provinces in observing the national day of mourning to mark the Queen’s funeral,” he stated in a press release. Premier John Horgan stated that the province will be closing public schools, post-secondary institutions and most Crown corporations on Monday to honour Queen Elizabeth II. On the East Coast, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick will have a one-time holiday on Monday.ī.C. “It also allows students to be in school learning about the many contributions the Queen made to the people of Ontario, Canada, and the entire Commonwealth, as well as the accession of King Charles III.” “This will give all Ontarians an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable life of Queen Elizabeth II and her unrelenting commitment to service and duty,” he wrote in a statement. Ontario Premier Doug Ford also said there’ll be no holiday in his province, opting instead for a provincial “Day of Mourning,” with a moment of silence at 1 p.m. He added he’ll continue campaigning before Quebecers head to the polls Oct. Quebec Premier Francois Legault told reporters Tuesday the day of the Queen’s funeral will be one of commemoration, but not a holiday in the province. “Federally regulated employers are welcome to follow suit, but they are not required to do so,” O’Regan wrote.Ī news release clarified that statutory holidays can only be granted through legislation, and that provinces and territories will determine how the Day of Mourning will be observed in their regions. Trudeau said Monday would be a “federal holiday.” It will apply to federal government employees, but not automatically to those working in federally-regulated industries - such as banks, airlines, post offices, and Crown corporations, Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan subsequently tweeted. The prime minister’s comments at a news conference Tuesday morning have prompted many to wonder whether they’ll have the day off next week, while the provinces are taking a piecemeal approach to whether schools and workplaces will be closed in their jurisdictions. 19 will be a federal holiday and a national day of mourning as Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral takes place in the U.K., Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan later clarified the designation only applies to federal government employees. While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday, Sept.
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