The federal government is consulting with indigenous groups before declaring a national stat holiday to mark the painful legacy of Canada's residential schools.
The Globe and Mail reports the main sticking point has been choosing a date for the annual event.
It will be known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The Assembly of First Nations wanted the holiday on June 21, but the government is concerned it's too close to St. Jean Baptiste Day in Quebec. That holiday is June 24.
And it's also too close to Canada Day.
The next choice was September 30th.
If and when it becomes official, the holiday would apply to employees in federally regulated workplaces.
Provinces would decide whether or not to give people the day off.