You can google the accomplishments of the labour movement, and you’ll likely come across the statement that,” because of unions, we have weekends off at many jobs”.
Labour Day itself was first recognized by Canada’s Parliament in 1894, and it commemorates the establishment and recognition of the nine-hour workday- (a victory at the time), celebrated at the first Labour Day Parade in the Nation’s Capital in 1872.
The larger of Canada’s communities have an annual Labour Day Parade, as has Ottawa over the ensuing 153 years. September First is the earliest date on which the Statutory Holiday can occur.
Government offices, the postal service, banks and civic institutions observe the Labour Day holiday. Both the Beer Store and LCBO agency are closed today. The legal requirement for cannabis retailers is to be closed on Christmas Day alone.
You’ll be able to shop for groceries at Metro from 9AM to 6PM, but No Frills and Giant Tiger are closed today.
Shopper’s Drug Mart is open Labour Day from 10AM to 6PM.
Oldies 107.7 hopes you’re enjoying the Labour Day Holiday. Our regular programming resumes Tuesday, September 2nd.
By Rick Stow