Canada Declares September 19 As Federal Holiday To Mark Queens Funeral Ontario To Recognize It With Day Of Mourning

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Justin Trudeau has announced a federal holiday to mark the Queen’s funeral on Sept. 19.

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In his address to the public, Trudeau noted that he is talking with provinces and territories about joining the holiday.

On Tuesday afternoon Doug Ford announced that Ontario will recognize the day as a ‘Provincial Day of Mourning’ rather than a provincial holiday. This means that in Ontario only federal government employees will get that day off.

If other provinces and territories join, that means Monday will be declared a statutory (paid) holiday.

It is unknown when other provinces and territories will make announcements.

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