Is Monday a state in BC? Some workers will be given the day off to mourn the Queen

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BC Premier John Horgan has declared Monday, September 19, a day of mourning as the late monarch Queen Elizabeth II will be buried in Great Britain

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Public schools and crown corporations will be closed. Monday was not declared a statutory holiday.

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“Over the past few days, British Columbians have joined people across the country and around the world in an outpouring of support for the Royal Family over the loss of Queen Elizabeth II. Our government will follow the lead of the federal government and join other provinces in observing the National Day of Mourning to mark the Queen’s funeral,” Horgan said Tuesday afternoon.

“The national holiday will be observed on Monday, September 19 by federal employees. We have advised the province’s public sector employers to observe this day in recognition of the federal holiday obligations in the vast majority of provincial agreements.

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“K-12 public schools and public post-secondary institutions, and most crown corporations will be closed. We encourage private employers to find a way to recognize or reflect on the day in a way that is appropriate for their employees.

“This will be a national day to reflect on the incredible life of the Queen of Canada and the longest-reigning monarch in British history.”

A federal statutory holiday means it is a paid holiday for federal employees, including postal workers and federal office workers.

Federally regulated sectors such as banks and airlines were left to their own devices, with federal Labor Minister Seamus O’Regan saying they “are welcome to follow suit, but they are not required to do so.”

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Ontario and Quebec have said they will not make Sept. 19 a holiday.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford instead called for a provincial day of mourning where Ontarians can observe a moment of silence at

Quebec said Monday will be a day of remembrance.

However, Prince Edward Island has already declared September 19th a one-time statutory holiday for the province.

And New Brunswick said its schools and government offices will be closed that day. Private companies have been given the option to observe the day or not.

Manitoba is keeping schools open, while Alberta has not declared its intention.

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is scheduled for 3 a.m. PT on Monday.

Several memorial events are planned in Ottawa and across the country following the funeral.

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In BC, a ceremonial procession and memorial service for the Queen will be held. The procession will start from the BC Parliament Buildings and make its way to Christ Church Cathedral at 930 Burdett Avenue.

BC Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin, Prime Minister John Horgan and members of the Canadian Armed Forces and other dignitaries are expected to join the procession, which starts at 10:15. A salute of 21 guns will be fired.

The service at the cathedral will be led by the Rev. M. Ansley Tucker and will be streamed live. Public spaces inside the church will be limited.

With files from The Canadian Press

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to clarify that Monday is not a statutory holiday in BC

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