Category: Canada

Can You Be Forced To Work On Canada Day?

Most employees are entitled by law to take the day off and receive full salary for the day, however, some businesses and essential care workers require employees to work on statutory holidays – in these cases the workers must be compensated financially (1.5x or 2x their regular wages) and in some cases they are also […]

How Long Are Summer Breaks In Canada?

3 months. Depending on the province, students can get 2–3 months of summer vacation. This may vary in Quebec (earlier due to provincial June 24 holiday). The last day of summer vacation is Labour Day. This can vary in Private schools. How long is the average summer break? Summer break in the US typically starts […]

Does Canada Have Christmas Break?

December 2021 The Christmas vacation is from Monday, December 20 to Friday, December 31. All schools are closed. Is Christmas a holiday in Canada? Christmas Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. In 2022, it falls on a Sunday, and some […]

Is Religion In Canada Increasing Or Decreasing?

Statistics Canada said in its report, released Wednesday, that “the decline in religious affiliation is consistent with previous findings that fewer people reported the importance of religious or spiritual beliefs in their lives,” down from 71 per cent in 2003 to 54 per cent in 2019. Which religion is increasing in Canada? Islam, Sikhism and […]

What Is Not A Public Holiday In Canada?

Five nationwide and five provincial statutory holidays. Although prescribed as public holidays, Victoria Day, Thanksgiving, and Boxing Day are not paid public holidays. Which of the following is not a public holiday in Ontario? The following holidays are observed in addition to the national holidays in Canada: Family Day, Victoria Day, Civic Holiday, Thanksgiving and […]

What Are The Long Weekend In Canada 2022?

9 Ontario Statutory Holidays in 2022 Applicable to Employers New Year’s Day: Saturday, January 1, 2022. Family Day: Monday, February 21, 2022. Good Friday: Friday, April 15, 2022. Victoria Day: Monday, May 23, 2022. What are the long weekend’s in Canada? Statutory Holidays in Canada Holiday Day Observed Observance Civic Holiday First Monday in August […]

How Long Is A Day In Canada?

All the days in Canada are 24 hours. If you’re looking for which day has the longest daylight period, that would depend on your latitude and the season. Up near the North Pole, around the Summer Solstice, daylight is 24 hours long. What is the shortest day in Canada? December 21, 2022They take into account […]

Does Canada Eat Turkey On Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving Is a Little More Low Key in Canada Thanksgiving in Canada involves families coming together to eat turkey and celebrate the harvest, but relatives don’t tend to travel as far across the country like they might in the United States. What do Canadian eat on Thanksgiving? Foods traditionally served at Thanksgiving include roasted turkey, […]