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2nd Session, 37th Parliament, 51 Elizabeth II, 2002
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House of Commons of Canada
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BILL C-227 |
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An Act respecting a national day of
remembrance of the Battle of Vimy
Ridge
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| Preamble
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Whereas the Battle of Vimy Ridge of April
9, 1917 was the first time that Canadians from
coast to coast fought in a battle together
against a common enemy;
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And Whereas the Battle of Vimy Ridge is
considered by many to be a turning point for
our country and the beginning of Canada's
march towards nationhood;
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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 Vimy Ridge
Day Act.
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VIMY RIDGE DAY |
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| Vimy Ridge
Day
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2. Throughout Canada, in each and every
year, the ninth day of April shall be known as
``Vimy Ridge Day''.
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| Canadian flag
at half-mast
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3. In each and every year, on the ninth day
of April, the Canadian flag on the Peace Tower
shall be lowered at half-mast.
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| Not a legal
holiday
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4. For greater certainty, Vimy Ridge Day
will not be considered a legal holiday or a
non-juridical day.
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