Memorial Day in Canada ― Date, History, and Details
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History of Memorial Day in Canada and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
Memorial Day in Canada is a federal statutory holiday. It falls on the Monday before May 25 and is observed throughout Canada. Memorial Day commemorates Canadians who have died in military service, as well as those who died serving in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Merchant Navy. Many Canadians also use Memorial Day to remember family and friends who have died in civilian life.