Earlier this week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Monday, September 19, would be a National Day of Mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Premier John Horgan followed in the afternoon with a press statement confirming: “Our government will follow the federal government’s lead and join with other provinces in observing the national day of mourning to mark the Queen’s funeral. This will be a national day to reflect on the incredible life of Canada’s Queen and the longest-serving monarch in British history.”

Please be reminded that BC public schools, public post-secondary institutions, and many other organizations will be recognizing the National Day of Mourning. Delta schools will be closed on Monday, September 19, to allow students and employees to mark this day.