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The Remembrance Day Act regulates business operations in Manitoba for the day of Thursday, Nov. 11 in observation of Canadian contributions and sacrifices in wars and international conflicts. Provincial legislation does allow retail business establishments to operate on Remembrance Day, but they may only be open to the public prior to 9 a.m. and after 1 p.m. This applies to retail businesses that sell or offer to sell goods and services, tradespeople or professional services, rental companies and businesses charging admission to performances such as movies, concerts, theatres, exhibits and sports events. The prohibition of work on Remembrance Day does not apply to workers such as: police officers, firefighters and security officers; hospital, hotel, restaurant, domestic, child care and home care employees; employees required to supply heating, gas, lighting, electrical or water services, or to provide emergency repairs for these services; hotels, restaurants and continuous operation businesses (excluding retail) employees; employees providing transportation services for goods or passengers by railway, aircraft or motor vehicle; employees in care of perishable products or live animals; employees of registered brokers who conduct business for clients on stock exchanges outside Manitoba; commemorative or religious service providers; employees of newspapers, telecommunication carriers, television or radio stations, and cable companies; and employees in the farming industry. Employees in retail establishments have the right of refusal to work on Remembrance Day as they do on Sundays.
