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February 2021

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  1. Monday 1 February 2021

    • Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Canada)

      Awareness1 to 7 February 2021

      A Canadian week held from 1 to 7 February that raises awareness of eating disorders and challenges harmful ideas about bodies and health.

  2. Thursday 4 February 2021

    • World Cancer Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 4 February that encourages people and governments to act on cancer prevention, detection and treatment.

  3. Tuesday 9 February 2021

    • Canada's Agriculture Day

      Awareness

      Canada's Agriculture Day, held in February, celebrates farmers and the food system with events and online activity across the country.

  4. Sunday 14 February 2021

    • Valentine's Day

      Commercial and retail

      A day for cards, flowers and gifts between partners, held on 14 February.

  5. Monday 15 February 2021

    • Family Day (Canada)

      Public holidays

      A provincial statutory holiday on the third Monday of February in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan, set aside for time with family.

    • International Childhood Cancer Day

      Awareness

      Held on 15 February each year to raise awareness of cancer in children and teenagers and the support they and their families need.

    • Islander Day

      Public holidays

      Prince Edward Island's holiday on the third Monday of February, a midwinter day off for Islanders.

    • Louis Riel Day

      Public holidays

      Manitoba's general holiday on the third Monday of February, named after the Metis leader Louis Riel.

    • National Flag of Canada Day

      Awareness

      Held on 15 February, the anniversary of the day in 1965 when the maple leaf flag was first raised on Parliament Hill.

    • Nova Scotia Heritage Day

      Public holidays

      Nova Scotia's paid holiday on the third Monday of February, honouring a notable person, place or event from the province's history each year.

  6. Sunday 21 February 2021

    • International Mother Language Day

      Awareness

      International Mother Language Day on 21 February promotes linguistic and cultural diversity and learning in the language people know best.

  7. Wednesday 24 February 2021

    • Pink Shirt Day (Canada)

      Awareness

      Pink Shirt Day, on the last Wednesday of February, asks Canadians to wear pink and stand up against bullying.

  8. Sunday 28 February 2021

    • Freedom to Read Week

      Awareness28 February to 6 March 2021

      Freedom to Read Week, held in late February, asks Canadians to think about intellectual freedom and challenges to books and magazines.