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The day of Queen Elizabeth II's royal funeral, September 19, will be a holiday, according to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, allowing federal workers to grieve.

Ontario and Quebec, Canada's two most populous regions, refused to declare it a holiday, despite Trudeau's claims that he is collaborating with the provinces on a potential public holiday for other workers.

On September 19, 2022, instead of a provincial holiday, Ontario will observe a Day of Mourning. At 1 pm, the people of Ontario are invited to observe a moment of silence. on that day," the statement from Ontario Premier Doug Ford read.

The British Columbian government, however, declared that it would take the lead from the federal government. Atlantic Canada's provincial governments, including New Brunswick, have announced holidays that will result in the closure of both public and private institutions. For employers and businesses in the private sector, the holiday will be optional.