This year

This year

Should Canada Day always be on a Monday? (VIDEO)

This year, July 1 falls on a Tuesday – meaning Canadians will either take a four-day weekend or awkwardly work Monday...



This year, July 1 falls on a Tuesday, with people across the country awkwardly coming into work on Monday or taking a four-day weekend.

Video: The Canadian Press

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