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1st Session, 37th Parliament, 49-50 Elizabeth II, 2001
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House of Commons of Canada
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BILL C-374 |
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An Act to establish Merchant Navy Veterans
Day
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| Preamble
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Whereas the veterans of the Merchant
Navy have served honourably and
courageously in the defence of Canada
throughout the years;
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And Whereas the House of Commons
wishes to set aside a day to acknowledge the
contribution of the veterans of the Merchant
Navy to ensuring the freedom and democracy
enjoyed by Canadians;
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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 Merchant
Navy Veterans Day Act.
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MERCHANT NAVY VETERANS DAY |
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| Merchant
Navy Veterans
Day
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2. Throughout Canada, in each and every
year, the third day of September shall be
known as ``Merchant Navy Veterans Day''.
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