REMEMBRANCE DAY IN CANADA 2020

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The Remembrance Day is a day observed on the 11th of November 2020 in the memory of the war victims of World War 1, 1918. The other name for the day is Armistice Day (Peace agreement), and is a tribute and remembrance for the fallen victims of World War I. This is a key global remembrance of World War I, remembering those who lost their lives from both sides of the War. Hence, in Canada, the day is highly and officially observed as a public holiday as well as a statutory holiday in all the three territories and in six of the ten provinces. It is marked by speeches of tribute for the honored, and those who lost their precious lives.

IMPORTANCE OF THE DAY FOR CANADA- 11th NOVEMBER 2020’:

The importance of the day, i.e. 11th November, for Canada is huge as it was a part of the British Empire in 1918, and is still one of the monarchies of The United Kingdom. This is marked as a Royal day, signifying the sacrifice of those who lost their precious lives while fighting in the historical war of 1918, also known as World War I. Therefore, there are many memories and remembrances that are associated with the World War I, as it has outlaid a huge part on the history of the world as well as the peace treaty associated with the war.

Canadians, all over the world especially in Canada pause to honor the men and women who served and continue to serve. Their service is a continuity of their duty in times of War, conflict and Peace. A war is not a good thing to happen for any country, however, history has related with many wars that have impacted the ideologies of nations. These

ideologies includes, political, social and economic values of the countries involved in the war. More than 2,300,000 Canadians have served in World War I and approximately 118,000 have given sacrifice in the war.

THE POPPY- A GLOBAL SYMBOL:

The Poppy is a global symbol of the Remembrance Day that is a red flower worn by people on their coats. Poppy marks the remembrance all over the world, especially in USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. It shows solidarity with those who were affected and those who lost their lives in World War I especially. Hence, the significance attached, especially on Remembrance Day, is for the sacrifice that they made for their nations and for their children and grandchildren.

The symbolism of the blood-red flowers was beautifully captured by an Army Officer, John McCrae in his 1915 poem “In Flanders Field”. 11th November, also marks the official signing of the agreement known officially as “Armistice” i.e. the peace agreement. The agreement was officially signed by the Allies and Germany at Compiegne, France.

On 1st March 2018, an Act was amended known as the Holidays Act (Remembrance Day) received Royal ascent making 11th November as a legal holiday throughout Canada. This official and legal holiday in Canada truly marks the huge amount of prestige and tribute that is attached to the victims of the First World War.