I would love to try to clarify the confusion because that is exactly the issue that we are asking about as well.
From coast to coast to coast, Canadians recognize November 11 as Remembrance Day. We all celebrate Remembrance Day. As a parent and as a service member, I took great joy in going to my sons' schools, to their Remembrance assemblies, wearing my uniform and medals, and talking about what Remembrance Day was all about and why.
I am third-generation military. We have a long history in our family about Remembrance Day, and we remember. That is why we celebrate it. That is why we commemorate it, because we remember the sacrifices that were made.
I guess I have the same question that you have. Why are we doing this? We already understand November 11 as being Remembrance Day. Why do we need to designate it as a holiday under the Holidays Act? That is really what the question is.