<P> In parts of Canada, Family Day (French: Jour de la famille) is a statutory holiday occurring on a Monday in February . In the provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Saskatchewan, it is observed on the third Monday of February; in the provinces of Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, the holiday is instead termed Louis Riel Day, Nova Scotia Heritage Day and Islander Day respectively . British Columbia (BC) observes Family Day on the second Monday of February . Two - thirds of Canadians live in a province that observes a February statutory holiday . </P> <P> The second and third Mondays in February are regular working days in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the territories . As Family Day is not recognized in the federal sphere, federal employees in all provinces (such as public servants and postal workers) work on this day . In Yukon, one Friday in February is deemed Yukon Heritage Day . </P> <P> The holiday was first celebrated in 1990 . Alberta was the only province to have a statutory holiday in February until Saskatchewan began observing it in 2007 . </P> <P> The holiday was proclaimed by Lieutenant Governor Helen Hunley, on the advice of her premier, Don Getty . Premier Getty said it was important for Albertans to spend time with their families, and that this holiday would emphasize the importance of family values . </P>

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