Which day, November 20, honours Canada’s first French-Canadian Prime Minister after Confederation?
- National Flag of Canada Day
- Remembrance Day
- Sir John A. Macdonald Day
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day
Answer: Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day
November 20 is Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day. Laurier was the first French-Canadian Prime Minister since Confederation, and he encouraged immigration to the West. Sir John A. Macdonald, the first Prime Minister, is honoured on January 11.
Learn more: National holidays and important dates
- New Year’s Day: January 1. Sir John A. Macdonald Day: January 11, the birthday of the first Prime Minister.
- Good Friday: the Friday just before Easter Sunday. Easter Monday: the Monday just after it.
- Vimy Day: April 9.
- Victoria Day: the Monday before May 25, the Sovereign’s birthday.
- Fête nationale (Quebec): June 24, the Feast of St. John the Baptist.
- Canada Day: July 1. The Dominion of Canada was officially born on July 1, 1867.
- Labour Day: first Monday of September. Thanksgiving Day: second Monday of October.
- Remembrance Day: November 11.
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day: November 20. Laurier was the first French-Canadian Prime Minister since Confederation.
- Christmas Day: December 25. Boxing Day: December 26.