The federal government also intends to rename National Aboriginal Day — being celebrated today — as National Indigenous Peoples Day. ——COMMONS PASSES REMEMBRANCE DAY BILL: The House of Commons has passed legislation giving Remembrance Day the same legal status as Canada Day and Victoria Day. 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. ——SENATE DEFIES PM, AMENDS BUDGET BILL: The Trudeau government is challenging the assertion of senators that they have the right to amend or defeat any government bill — including the budget.

Source: National Post June 21, 2017 20:48 UTC