In small communities, not a lot of people can go to the various schools. Throughout the week, they can plan on being in, speaking at, and supporting a larger number of schools than on that one day, on which they would be out at a cenotaph and not necessarily in school. Really what's happening now in Nova Scotia, in my opinion, ensures that students are well aware of Remembrance Day and the importance behind Remembrance Day. You asked—and this is only my opinion—if it doesn't change the status, why do it? I say, if it doesn't change the status, why not do it? We're bringing consistency at the federal level.
On February 21st, 2017. See this statement in context.