Happy May Day. Canada needs more statutory holidays. May day being an international holiday for the working class, I wonder why this isn't the case in North America? In my perfect world, there should be a stat holiday at least once a month or more... I mean 12 days out of 365/year isn't unreasonable is it? In Canada and the U.S., there are only an average of 6-8 stat holidays per year, compared to Asia & Europe, where there are 10-14. How about some holidays in January, February, March and June, eh?

The way I see it, a more relaxed population is a less stressed and productive society. Also it's a fact that holiday celebrations will get people out spending & pumping money back into the economy. Maybe it has to do with lack of North American culture/celebratory spirit...