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  • Victoria Day – Canada

    Victoria Day is observed on the last Monday preceding May 25 to honour Queen Victoria, who is known as the "Mother of Confederation". It is informally considered the start of... Read More

  • National Indigenous People’s Day – Canada

    June 21 is National Indigenous People's Day in Canada. It is a day we recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.

  • Canadian Multiculturalism Day

    On June 27, Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. Take this opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches... Read More

  • Canada Day

    As a statutory national holiday, it commemorates the1867 Confederation of Canada. Celebrations typically include fireworks, parades, and barbecues nationwide, often with a focus on wearing red and white to mark... Read More

  • Emancipation Day – Canada

    Emancipation Day celebrates the day in 1834 when the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect across the British Empire. Many of us are not always aware that Black and Indigenous... Read More