BC moves to make Sept. 30 a provincial stat holiday

The Chamber supports the provincial government’s effort to make National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept. 30 a statutory holiday.

“We know statutory holidays directly impact employers but, to their immense credit, chamber members have said they believe in honouring the resilience of Indigenous communities in the face of intergenerational trauma,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams said, noting the solemn tradition of wearing orange shirts on Sept. 30 has helped raise awareness of Indigenous issues. “Taking action on reconciliation is in everyone’s best interest as we build a more inclusive economy.”

The province announced the proposed legislation yesterday, though many collective agreements in BC have recognized the federal holiday since 2021.