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| pinkz |
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
:conf: I heard that march break is during that week!! what do u guys think of this? Atleast McGuinty fulfilled one his many promises =] |
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| 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 :D
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 |
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| inconspicuous |
| free assault rifles for everyone. |
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| jupiterone |
| quote: | Originally posted by inconspicuous
free assault rifles for everyone. |
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| 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. |
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| Silky Johnson |
| 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 :D
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I don't talk out of my ass. :(
I HATE YOU! |
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| bas |
| I can't believe you guys are going to get the day off for this :stongue: |
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| inconspicuous |
| 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!" |
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| DigitalPhoenix |
| so what happens if you have no family? u still get day off and paid? |
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| Frenchie |
| Your Columbus day was our Thanksgiving, though. Nothing special. Go home. |
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