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Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster
Canadian Heritage states that the anniversary of the Statute of Westminster is celebrated each year on December 11 and describes the associated federal flag protocol.
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Canada Civic, Remembrance & History observances
Canada-scoped civic, remembrance and historical observances across federal, provincial, territorial and community contexts.
About this country × topic hub
Canadian civic dates can have different meanings and legal effects across federal, provincial and territorial systems. An observance recognized in one jurisdiction should not automatically be generalized to all of Canada.
This hub is designed for source-backed discovery: individual pages carry their own jurisdiction, recurrence and designation evidence.
Scope note: This is not a consolidated Canadian statutory-holiday calendar; always check the applicable jurisdiction and target year when legal holiday status matters.
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In-depth guides in Canada Civic, Remembrance & History
These pages include reviewed meaning, history, activities, facts and FAQs in addition to the underlying observance record.
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Heritage Day
Government of Alberta sources identify Alberta Heritage Day/Heritage Day as the first Monday in August. Employment-standards guidance lists it among optional general holidays that an employ…
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National Day of Mourning for persons killed or injured in the workplace
The Government of Canada states that the Workers Mourning Day Act established April 28 as the official day observed every year, and current 2026 federal material continues to mark the Day o…
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Canada’s National Day of Remembrance Act establishes December 6 each year throughout Canada, while current federal material connects the date to remembrance of the 14 women killed at Polyte…
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Nova Scotia Heritage Day
Nova Scotia’s official Heritage Day site states the holiday is celebrated on the third Monday in February.
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Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Society identifies Phyllis Webstad and other founding members as creators of Orange Shirt Day in 2013, explains the September 30 date, and continues Indigenous-led stewardship;…
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Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster
Canadian Heritage states that the anniversary of the Statute of Westminster is celebrated each year on December 11 and describes the associated federal flag protocol.
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Heritage Day
Government of Alberta sources identify Alberta Heritage Day/Heritage Day as the first Monday in August. Employment-standards guidance lists it among optional general holidays that an employ…
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National Day of Mourning for persons killed or injured in the workplace
The Government of Canada states that the Workers Mourning Day Act established April 28 as the official day observed every year, and current 2026 federal material continues to mark the Day o…
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Canada’s National Day of Remembrance Act establishes December 6 each year throughout Canada, while current federal material connects the date to remembrance of the 14 women killed at Polyte…
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Nova Scotia Heritage Day
Nova Scotia’s official Heritage Day site states the holiday is celebrated on the third Monday in February.
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Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Society identifies Phyllis Webstad and other founding members as creators of Orange Shirt Day in 2013, explains the September 30 date, and continues Indigenous-led stewardship;…
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Orangemen’s Day
Newfoundland and Labrador legislation names Orangemen’s Day and sets out its July observance mechanics
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Health Canada’s health-promotion calendar lists Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day on 15 October, and federal public-health statements recognize the day.
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Remembrance Day
Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence identify Remembrance Day as November 11 and provide official remembrance guidance and ceremony context.