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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 3 Minutes Read May 18, 2018

Victoria Day, public (statutory) holiday in Canada

public holiday on non-working dayIn Canada, Monday, May 21, 2018 is recognized as a public (statutory) holiday known as Victoria Day, except in the Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island). In Quebec, the public holiday is referred to as National Patriots’ Day (Journée nationale des patriotes).

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll / Day off with pay, employment law, general holiday, National Patriots' Day, Public Holiday Pay, retail holiday, Statutory Holiday, Victoria day

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 7 Minutes Read November 28, 2017

Ten 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 the public holiday; some are provincial/territorial holidays, unique to a particular jurisdiction. Typically, a statutory holiday means that workers are entitled to take the day off without losing pay. But this is a general entitlement, with several exceptions and qualifications...

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By Cristina Lavecchia | 2 Minutes Read May 19, 2017

Victoria Day, public (statutory) holiday in Canada

In Canada, Monday, May 22, 2017 is recognized as a public (statutory) holiday known as Victoria Day, except in the Atlantic provinces.

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