Labour Day
When is Labour Day Celebrated?
First Monday of September
What year was the first Labour Day celebrated in Canada?
1872
Extra pay for working beyond regular hours
What country is credited with starting the first Labour Day?
USA
What city is the CN Tower located in?
Toronto
Labour Day marks the unofficial end of what season?
Summer
What event led to the creation of Labour Day?
The struggle for better working conditions and the 8-hour workday
What is the minimum age to work legally in most Canadian provinces?
14 or 15 years (depending on province)
Which Canadian city hosts one of the largest Labour Day parades?
Toronto
What is the name of the large waterfall on the border between Canada and the USA?
Niagara Falls
Labour Day is a holiday to honor whom?
Workers & their achievements
Which industry’s workers played a big role in early Canadian labour movements?
The Railway Industry
What is the right called that protects workers from being fired without a good reason?
"Just Cause" or protection against wrongful dismissal
What food is commonly enjoyed at Labour Day picnics?
Barbecue food (like burgers and hotdogs)
Which landmark is Canada’s oldest national park?
What color is often associated with Labour Day?
What was the “Eight-Hour Day” movement?
A movement to limit work hours to 8 hour shifts.
What term describes the right of workers to refuse unsafe work?
Which Canadian law protects workers from discrimination based on race, gender, or disability?
Canadian Human Rights Act
What historic site in Quebec City is famous for its fortified walls?
Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec)
Labour Day marks the beginning of what sports season?
Football. NFL (USA), CFL (Canada)
How did the Winnipeg General Strike affect labour laws?
It led to stronger labour protections and union recognition
What does the term “workplace accommodation” mean?
Adjustments or changes made by an employer to help an employee perform their job, often related to disabilities or special needs.
What is the name of the famous workers’ protest in Canada in 1919?
Winnipeg General Strike
Where can you find the historic Parliament Hill buildings?
Ottawa