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2nd Session, 36th Parliament, 48-49 Elizabeth II, 1999-2000
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The House of Commons of Canada
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BILL C-479 |
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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 follows:
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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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