"加拿大國殤紀念日儀式可自由參加"

國殤紀念日是來緬懷加拿大軍隊為國犧牲的日子。雖然大多數加拿大人樂於別上紅罌粟花，向國殤紀念日表示敬意，也有些人選擇不參與當地的學校活動。

艾德蒙頓公立學校發言人史特林說：「原因可能是基於宗教信仰，也可能是家中有人去世。」

然而，並非所有的退役軍人和學校高層都滿意此決定，他們聲明表示軍隊為了保護所有加拿大國民而奉獻生命，宗教議題不可混為一談。

個案因各自的考量而選擇不參加，但多數的學生選擇參與。不過，有些家長偏好孩子不參與，因而向學校提出請求。不參加國殤紀念日儀式的學生必須待在校內安靜等候。

(Culture) Remembrance Day Ceremonies Optional in Canada

Remembrance Day is a day for commemorating the sacrifices Canadian troops have made for Canada.While most Canadians are happy to pin on a red poppy in honor of Remembrance Day, there are some who choose not to participate in local school activities.

Edmonton Public Schools spokeswoman Jane Sterling said, Sometimes its due to religious belief, sometimes they might have had a death in the family, among other reasons.

Not all veterans and school officials, however, are pleased with this decision, voicing the opinion that troops give their lives to protect all Canadians, and that religion is a separate issue.

Decisions to opt out are considered on a case by case basis, with the majority of the students not taking the option. Some parents, however, do prefer their children not attend and have made requests with the schools. Students who dont attend Remembrance Day ceremonies are required to stay in school and wait in silence.

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