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Remembrance Day. History and traditions of Remembrance Day and Veterans’ Week. Plan your own commemorative event.
Nov 7, 2011 · Remembrance Day is a yearly memorial day that is observed in many Commonwealth countries, including Canada, to remember those who died in military service, and honour those who served in wartime.
Apr 13, 2009 · Remembrance Day. On Remembrance Day we honour those who gave their lives to serve our country. Meet some of the Veterans who sacrificed for our freedoms. Discover the stories of Canada's Veterans. Learn about the sacrifices they made so we could live as we do today. Their memory lives on and continues to inspire all Canadians.
Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day owing to the tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.
Nov 11, 2023 · Ottawa, Ontario. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “On November 11 of every year, we wear our red poppies and observe two minutes of silence to honour the brave members in uniform who risked everything to defend the values that we hold dear. We pay tribute to the women and men Veterans.
Nov 8, 2022 · Armistice Day or “Remembrance Day” as it has come to be known, originated following the end of the First World War. The Armistice agreement was signed between Germany and the Allied Forces in Paris on Monday, 11 November 1918 at 0500 hours.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “Today, we honour the women and men who served, and continue to serve our country, in times of war, conflict, and peace. We pause to remember their brave sacrifices, and acknowledge a debt we can never repay. We pay tribute to those who have lost ...
Observe Remembrance Day. On November 11, we pause for 2 minutes to remember, whether we are working, sitting in our living room, or standing at a national ceremony.
On November 11th each year, Canadians stand in collective Remembrance of all who have fallen in the military service of their country. The Legion, on behalf of the people of Canada, organizes and conducts the National Remembrance Day service in Ottawa.
Remembrance Day is a federal statutory holiday in Canada. It is also a statutory holiday in three territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut) and in six provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador).
