Even if you have your General Practitioner produce a medical note for you?
I agree with the concept in general anyway; the UK needs to implement the same thing for days when a massive soccer match / "old firm" derby is being played.
unless you're sick. and liberal canada has a tough time calling people liars unliek us lol. If people are getting a good severance, they may come in and help. If not, and they're getting fucked - no one gains by having them coming in, pissed off and doing dick all.