National Grandparents' Day is observed in Canada on the second Sunday in September. This holiday was officially recognized in 1995 after being introduced in the House of Commons by Mr. Sarkis Assadourian. It honors the vital role of grandparents in family structures, particularly in the nurturing, upbringing, and education of children, especially when both parents are working. The day acknowledges grandparents as role models for many children who may have limited contact with their parents. The origins of Grandparents' Day trace back to the United States, where it was created by Marian McQuade in 1973 and later proclaimed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978.