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1st Session, 36th Parliament, 46-47-48 Elizabeth II, 1997-98-99
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The House of Commons of Canada
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BILL C-512 |
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An Act respecting Terry Fox Day
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| Preamble
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WHEREAS Terry Fox showed courage and
determination in his fight against cancer;
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AND WHEREAS the people of Canada
wish to honour Terry Fox and to recognize his
contribution to Canadian life; and
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NOW THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by and
with the advice and consent of the Senate and
House of Commons of Canada, enacts as fol
lows:
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SHORT TITLE |
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| Short title
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1. This Act may be cited as the Terry Fox
Day Act.
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TERRY FOX DAY |
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| Terry Fox
Day
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2. Throughout Canada, in each and every
year, the second Sunday after Labour Day
shall be known under the name of ``Terry Fox
Day''.
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