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Posted by pinkz on Oct-12-2007 14:29:

New Holiday : Family Day

Ontario Gets Another Holiday
11 hours ago

TORONTO (AP) � The Canadian province of Ontario is getting a new holiday � Family Day to be observed the third Monday in February.

Premier Dalton McGuinty announced Thursday he was adding a ninth holiday to the province's official list, issuing an executive order to make good on a campaign promise.

"Families are busier than ever," McGuinty said. "That's why we committed to creating a new long weekend in February by introducing a new statutory holiday."

Voters re-elected McGuinty and the Liberals as the majority party in Ontario's legislature on Wednesday night.

Ontario's nine official holidays puts it on a par with the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Most workers are entitled to take the day off with regular pay. Businesses that do open are obligated to pay holiday pay.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses has complained that another paid holiday would cost the economy $2 billion. But McGuinty argued Ontario's economy is now strong enough to withstand it.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5...6-WZ1gD8S7EGBO0

I heard that march break is during that week!! what do u guys think of this? Atleast McGuinty fulfilled one his many promises =]

Posted by Silky Johnson on Oct-12-2007 14:33:

Hooray!

Posted by Ian on Oct-12-2007 15:24:

I call for jennypie day to also be added to the calendar. Everyone sticks a megaphone up their rectum & speak out of their arses for a whole day

But honestly, any public holiday is good. I'd love to know how many days u could get off if u were a follower of All religions

Posted by shaw on Oct-12-2007 15:41:

free assault rifles for everyone.

Posted by jupiterone on Oct-12-2007 17:25:

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Originally posted by inconspicuous
free assault rifles for everyone.

Posted by Frenchie on Oct-12-2007 17:46:

I heard about this a few weeks ago. Nice. There really isn't anything between New Years and Easter. Day of with pay, woot.

Posted by Silky Johnson on Oct-12-2007 17:49:

Posted by bas on Oct-12-2007 17:49:

I can't believe you guys are going to get the day off for this

Posted by Frenchie on Oct-12-2007 17:50:

Jealousbus.

Posted by shaw on Oct-12-2007 17:52:

we just had Columbus Day, though. In the words of Kenny Mayne, "Happy Columbus Day, everybody. Go hop in a boat & discover a new land. Goodnight!"

Posted by DigitalPhoenix on Oct-12-2007 17:55:

so what happens if you have no family? u still get day off and paid?

Posted by Frenchie on Oct-12-2007 17:55:

Your Columbus day was our Thanksgiving, though. Nothing special. Go home.

Posted by shaw on Oct-12-2007 17:56:

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Originally posted by Frenchie
Your Columbus day was our Thanksgiving, though. Nothing special. Go home.

but our thanksgiving isn't your columbus day.

Posted by Frenchie on Oct-12-2007 17:56:

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Originally posted by DigitalPhoenix
so what happens if you have no family? u still get day off and paid?

You gather up some local Mexicants and party.

Posted by shaw on Oct-12-2007 17:58:

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Originally posted by Frenchie
You gather up some local Mexicants and party.

SEE?! THAT'S WHY THEY NEED TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK ENGLISH!!!

Posted by pinkz on Oct-12-2007 20:34:

quote:
Originally posted by Ian
I call for jennypie day to also be added to the calendar. Everyone sticks a megaphone up their rectum & speak out of their arses for a whole day

But honestly, any public holiday is good. I'd love to know how many days u could get off if u were a follower of All religions

Lol.. I wonder if people can actually get away with that!! *wants to research but is too lazy*

quote:
Originally posted by inconspicuous
SEE?! THAT'S WHY THEY NEED TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK ENGLISH!!!

I love mexican food!!!

Posted by Ian on Oct-12-2007 20:39:

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Originally posted by jennypie
I don't talk out of my ass.

I HATE YOU!

Hate like a fox!

Posted by d.case on Oct-13-2007 00:13:

quote:
Originally posted by Frenchie
I heard about this a few weeks ago. Nice. There really isn't anything between New Years and Easter. Day of with pay, woot.

is that really that long of a time? 3 months one of which is pretty short

Posted by Frenchie on Oct-13-2007 00:19:

quote:
Originally posted by d.case
is that really that long of a time? 3 months one of which is pretty short

Hello, day off with pay.

Posted by d.case on Oct-13-2007 00:22:

are you sure you get paid?