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The Day of Mourning will be recognized federally, which will mean that anyone employed at a non-essential federal office or bank will get the day off of work as they shutter operations.
But, unless Sept. 19 is declared a holiday at the provincial level also — something Trudeau said he is working with all premiers to"align on" — the rule will only apply to said federally-regulated workers. "There are still a few details to be worked out, but declaring an opportunity for Canadians to mourn on Monday is going to be important," the PM said when revealing the news on Tuesday.
It's an update Canadians have been waiting on and discussing ever since other Commonweath nations such as