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Truth and Reconciliation Day: Closures, Transit Plans and No Mail as Canada Post Strikes

Provincial rules differ, creating uneven hours across services.

Overview

  • The federal 90‑minute National Commemorative Gathering, “Remembering the Children,” begins at 3 p.m. on Parliament Hill and will stream on APTN and CBC.
  • The TTC and GO Transit run regular schedules in Toronto, while OC Transpo operates a weekday service with Para Transpo on regular service.
  • Canada Post will not deliver mail on Tuesday due to a national strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.
  • In Toronto, most malls and major attractions remain open, LCBO locations open at noon, and some restaurants may close at their discretion.
  • In Ottawa, ServiceOttawa counters and several municipal offices close, curbside waste collection follows the normal schedule, select libraries open, and major museums offer free admission with special programming.