Author: Muriel Schmidt

The Third Friday In September. Now, the third Friday in September is known annually as Military Family Appreciation Day across Canada, the first and only day in Canada dedicated to our military families. Is there a veterans Week in Canada? The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Veterans’ Week, which runs […]

May, marked officially as Military Appreciation Month, is a special month for both those in and out of the military. Does Canada have Military Appreciation Month? The Third Friday In September. Now, the third Friday in September is known annually as Military Family Appreciation Day across Canada, the first and only day in Canada dedicated […]

Holiday Leave in Canada. Vacation entitlement varies according to each province/territory, but the federal legislation mandates at least two weeks of paid time off for employees after one year of employment, three weeks after five years of employment, and four weeks after ten years of continuous employment. Is paid vacation mandatory in Canada? As a […]

Canadians recognize Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, every 11 November at 11 a.m. It marks the end of hostilities during the First World War and an opportunity to recall all those who have served in the nation’s defence. Is Veterans Day a thing in Canada? In Canada, Remembrance Day events are similar to those […]

CanadaU.K. Remembrance Day is observed in Canada (and other Commonwealth nations, which include 53 member states, nearly all of them former territories of the British Empire) on November 11. It carries much of the same meaning as America’s Veterans Day. What is Veterans Day called in the UK? Remembrance Sunday is observed in the United […]

Refugee claimant – a person who has made a claim for protection as a refugee. This term is more or less equivalent to asylum-seeker and is standard in Canada, while asylum-seeker is the term more often used internationally. Is asylum and refugee the same? An asylee is a person who meets the definition of refugee […]

Federally Regulated Employees The Canada Labour Code provides minimum protections for employees who work in federally regulated sectors including the following: Banks (including TD, RBC, Scotia Bank, CIBC, BMO) Telecommunications (Bell, Rogers, Freedom, Telus) Transportation. Are bank workers considered federal employees? As we know, the Department of Labor has historically taken the position that banks […]

All of the big banks in Canada are publicly traded corporations. You can buy and sell bank stocks on the stock market like any other publicly traded company. Are Canadian banks public or private sector? Canada’s commercial banking system consists of privately owned banks that have been chartered by Parliament or have received letters patent […]

A Canada Day celebration isn’t complete without parties, fireworks, parades and concerts. The nation’s capital hosts a full day of events on July 1. What happens on July 1st in Canada? The Creation of Canada Day July 1, 1867: The British North America Act (today known as the Constitution Act, 1867) created Canada. June 20, […]

In Canada, Diwali is observed by local groups, businesses, schools, and associations which host activities during the holiday. These can change year to year, so check local websites for events that feature dances, plays, and music performances with accomplished Indian artists. Do canadians celebrate Diwali? This festival is celebrated by many ethnic groups across South […]