The House of Commons has passed legislation giving Remembrance Day the same legal status as Canada Day and Victoria Day. It is mainly a symbolic move, as the Commons can't make Nov. 11 a statutory holiday across the country, because that is a matter for the provinces. Currently, Remembrance Day is a holiday in all provinces and territories except for Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. The legislation, introduced by Nova Scotia Liberal MP Colin Fraser, followed a number of failed efforts to single out Remembrance Day. In debate this week, Fraser said his bill would affirm Parliament's commitment to Nov. 11 as a solemn day of remembrance.

Source: CBC News June 21, 2017 20:37 UTC