Waterloo chapter of the Royal Canadian Legion upset over new November 11th legislation
Posted Jun 21, 2017 06:04:43 PM.
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The House of Commons has passed legislation giving Remembrance Day the same legal status as Canada Day and Victoria Day.
It’s mainly a symbolic move, as the Commons can’t make November 11th a statutory holiday across the country, because that’s a matter for our country’s provinces.
The decision is divided, especially here in Waterloo region.
Royal Canadian Legion Waterloo Chapter President Bob Berg tells 570 NEWS that making Remembrance Day a legal holiday would change people’s attitudes. “I’m totally against it and very disappointed with this. It’s not really a holiday and should never, ever be considered one. It’s a day Canadians needs to take seriously, because it’s a day to remember the great sacrifice from our men and women, and this sends the wrong message.
Berg says another issue he has with the legislation is the wording, because it should be considered a day of commemoration and not a holiday, where people get time off.
