Trudeau declares federal holiday for Queen’s funeral – but most Canadians will have to work

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Employees under provincial jurisdiction – the vast majority of Canadian workers – are not affected by the declaration

, however, nearly 90% of workers fall under provincial jurisdiction, and are not eligible for federal holidays. Trudeau said he was working with the country’s provinces to arrange a possible public holiday.

Soon after, Ontario, which is Canada’s most populous province, followed suit. Premier Doug Ford said Monday would be a “provincial day of mourning” but not a holiday.Queen Elizabeth II Groups representing small businesses warned of a steep economic cost if provinces joined the federal government in recognizing a holiday.

 

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Trudeau truly is a sick and twisted lying tyrant. The damage he has done to his country is disgusting.

Makes more sense though to have the public holiday on the day of the funeral like the UK is doing- rather than a random midweek day like Aus. is doing

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